the big day
noun phrase
: the day that something important happens
Tomorrow is the big day.
also
: the day someone is to be married
So, when's the big day?
Examples of the big day in a Sentence
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My skin was smooth and oh-so-radiant post-treatment, and those results lasted well beyond the big day.
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Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
However, not all clouds will stick around on the big day.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Lyons is glad to have the box in front of the library to scoop up any spare glasses from all the people anticipated to gather at the library on the big day.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The two wear coordinating white looks for the big day, with Roz donning a white blouse, white blazer and necklace, while Loretta opts for a white off-the-shoulder dress.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Now wedding parties frequently drive from Hanoi for the weekend to take photos in their finery, often months before the big day.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
For her team, the process can start long before the big day, as clients often also want logos on their save-the-dates, websites with specific fonts and patterns and custom bridesmaid and groomsman proposal boxes.
—Rachel Simon, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Some made friendship bracelets ahead of the big day.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Eclipse enthusiasts make big plans Eclipse viewers across the country are gearing up for the big day with a wide variety of events planned to celebrate the four-and-a-half-minute show.
—USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
However, not all clouds will stick around on the big day.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Lyons is glad to have the box in front of the library to scoop up any spare glasses from all the people anticipated to gather at the library on the big day.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The two wear coordinating white looks for the big day, with Roz donning a white blouse, white blazer and necklace, while Loretta opts for a white off-the-shoulder dress.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Now wedding parties frequently drive from Hanoi for the weekend to take photos in their finery, often months before the big day.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
For her team, the process can start long before the big day, as clients often also want logos on their save-the-dates, websites with specific fonts and patterns and custom bridesmaid and groomsman proposal boxes.
—Rachel Simon, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Some made friendship bracelets ahead of the big day.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
Eclipse enthusiasts make big plans Eclipse viewers across the country are gearing up for the big day with a wide variety of events planned to celebrate the four-and-a-half-minute show.
—USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
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