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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Nat Cedillo Cedillo is currently studying to take the New York state bar exam, so the couple hasn’t completely ruled out moving back to the Big Apple.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 5 June 2025
There’s no doubt Sin City and the Big Apple have always appealed to travelers—both are known for world-class dining, exciting entertainment, and endless opportunities to shop—but don’t overlook Myrtle Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
From Day 1 To Month 1: Plunged Into Darkness
With no one to maintain the power grid, the Big Apple would go dark within a few days.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
But about a month later, Batson is back in the Big Apple and in better health.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 5 June 2025
There’s no doubt Sin City and the Big Apple have always appealed to travelers—both are known for world-class dining, exciting entertainment, and endless opportunities to shop—but don’t overlook Myrtle Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
From Day 1 To Month 1: Plunged Into Darkness
With no one to maintain the power grid, the Big Apple would go dark within a few days.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
But about a month later, Batson is back in the Big Apple and in better health.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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“The Big Apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Big%20Apple. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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