the Big Apple
noun
informal
—used as a name for New York City
She moved to the Big Apple after she graduated.
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The Hudson Valley, located along the Hudson River north of New York City, offers bucolic countryside living just outside the Big Apple.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
The choice between New York and Toronto provides the Blue Jays with an unusual tax advantage: Alonso would save on taxes by choosing to sign in Canada with the Blue Jays rather than remaining in the Big Apple.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2025
After her recovery, Tess decided to follow her dreams and relocated to the Big Apple to attend the cosmetology school Make-up Designory.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In January 2023, Austin and Jack, who first met at a party back in 2016, relocated from the Big Apple to Uruguay.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
The choice between New York and Toronto provides the Blue Jays with an unusual tax advantage: Alonso would save on taxes by choosing to sign in Canada with the Blue Jays rather than remaining in the Big Apple.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2025
After her recovery, Tess decided to follow her dreams and relocated to the Big Apple to attend the cosmetology school Make-up Designory.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In January 2023, Austin and Jack, who first met at a party back in 2016, relocated from the Big Apple to Uruguay.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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