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Recent Examples of marquee
Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The Winding Creek Road compound is a marquee project for Terry Development, known locally for one-off custom projects rather than subdivisions.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Koivun, fresh off winning the Fred Haskins Award for the second time, faced UCLA sophomore Baylor Larrabee in the day’s marquee match.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The Winding Creek Road compound is a marquee project for Terry Development, known locally for one-off custom projects rather than subdivisions.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Koivun, fresh off winning the Fred Haskins Award for the second time, faced UCLA sophomore Baylor Larrabee in the day’s marquee match.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
Noun
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Don’t miss the outdoor yoga classes taught outside on the beachside pavilion beneath the rainforest canopy twice per day (complimentary for all guests).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Fair Park features two viewing areas, with one at the pavilion and another screen set up at the north entrance.—
Cal Phillips
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood is near major religious sites Abu Diab’s neighborhood, al-Bustan, extends through a valley just outside the Old City, with the dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque visible above the towering walls.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Abu Diab's neighborhood, al-Bustan, extends through a valley just outside the Old City, with the dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque visible above the towering walls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The roof of the central nave explodes with color, its gables decorated in vibrant ceramics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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The Air is a sedan with breathing room, particularly on models equipped with a glass canopy.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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On entry, the floor-to-ceiling windows frame a cloudless blue sky with a panoramic view of the coastline from the terrace, and even directly from the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The tin ceiling was missing several plates, and a hole in a skylight was letting in the rain, which caused the hardwood floors to warp and rot.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For more long-term solutions, install breathable roll-up shades, curtains, or awnings on the edges of your porch to block harsh sunlight and keep furniture and surfaces from absorbing heat.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden’s VIP entrance on 31st is marked by an awning that stretches to the curb, protecting blowouts from the weather.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 June 2026
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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