How to Use the talk of the town in a Sentence
the talk of the town
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Then you'll be plugged in and won't miss the talk of the town.
—Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024
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In the late '90s, Brandy and Monica's beef was the talk of the town.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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For fans, Swift’s Eras outfits have been the talk of the town.
—Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 2 June 2023
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In 2022, Ke Huy Quan’s comeback story was the talk of the town.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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After the initial surprise wore off, the beasts have become the talk of the town.
—J. Harry Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
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Studio takeovers have been the talk of the town in Hollywood for some time.
—Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023
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Their campaign for the playoffs will be the talk of the town, defying polls and pundits alike!
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
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Tune in and catch these recipes are carefully crafted to make your next friends gathering the talk of the town.
—Sapphira Martin, Essence, 29 Nov. 2023
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Seventy years ago, claims of flying saucers around Washington were the talk of the town and front pages.
—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
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Ali Wong and Bill Hader's relationship has been the talk of the town this awards season.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
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Before the Rangers’ rotation lost its footing in July, the team’s bullpen was the talk of the town for not-so-great reasons.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
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Hanks joked that the cake is the talk of the town at his production company's office.
—Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
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At the time, that Call Me moment was the talk of the town, with Vulture arguing that Hammer should’ve just taken a bite, cum and all.
—Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023
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When the Oscar nominations were announced on January 23, one major snub was the talk of the town.
—David MacK, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
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What’s happening: Brutally high oil and gas prices were the talk of the town last year and one of the largest contributing factors to sky-high inflation.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 21 Apr. 2023
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Embrace the holiday spirit and make this season of giving truly unforgettable with these 37 gifts guaranteed to be the talk of the town.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023
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When abstract expressionism was the talk of the town early in his career, Ruscha made the conscious decision to throw conceptual art, pop and dada in a blender.
—Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
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Her rapturous beauty and independent spirit are the talk of the town, but Antonio’s ability to glimpse the future foretells a tragic fate.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023
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Swift’s romantic relationship history had been regular tabloid fodder; now, her platonic social life became the talk of the town.
—Raisa Bruner, TIME, 26 Oct. 2023
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