marquee

Definition of marqueenext

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Recent Examples of marquee The marquee sign out front—where the message changes regularly but always reflects the bar’s peculiar sense of humor—has also been known to ruffle a few feathers. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates aim to shrink Nashville SC’s lead in the Eastern Conference on Saturday in a marquee home game being billed by MLS as the Walmart Saturday Showdown. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 The marquee of the Chicago Theatre is a dazzling icon of the city that has hosted film premieres, film festivals, fashion shows, vaudeville entertainment, concerts, musicals and even memorials. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Vance had the marquee speaking slot, but Trump reclaimed the stage immediately afterward for his second speech in a two-night convention. Averi Harper, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marquee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
Noun
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • New entry pavilions were constructed that sent visitors — whether in their cars or on foot — down to the ground level to purchase tickets and then up an escalator to the old entry area.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Signs point towards the heat dome holding fairly steady across the Plains through the next two weeks before temperatures trend back towards average.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.
    Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One person was killed in Gaza City, while the other was killed when a strike hit tents in Muwasi, according to Shifa and Nasser hospitals.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Strip had been largely obliterated in the war between Hamas and Israel, and most of its two million inhabitants were living in tents or in the ruins; images of human misery had flooded screens around the world.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Kansas City area, leaving thousands of residents without power, ripping the roof off of one building, and canceling a portion of the annual SantaCaliGon Days festival in Independence.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of quiet ways to lose a job over migraine, and a safety cost too if a worker stays on the roof or the machinery impaired.
    Brian T. Bailey, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The new building also features a canopy, which helps project crowd noise directly on to field.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The new stadium will also shield most fans from the wind with its 360-degree canopy.
    Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The portion of the ceiling fell in the grand foyer, which will remain closed through the weekend until repairs can be made.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Kristian Kerr, head of macro strategy for LPL Financial, pointed to the spread between French and German 10-year yields as a key indicator, with 90 basis points historically serving as a ceiling during times of fiscal stress.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The South Patio will also offer additional seating and feature a new awning.
    Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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