big-city
adjective
: of or relating to a large city
big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise
a big-city school/hospital
big-city mayors
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Hawco plays Andrew Matthews, Maggie's big-city boyfriend who tries to entice her back to Boston.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 July 2025
But this is a good second choice, as far as getting inside a big-city market.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Once one of dozens of big-city tabloids, the Post now stands alone as the last truly influential local tabloid.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Accommodations in Clay County are available but limited, but big-city Jacksonville is less than an hour north.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 July 2025
But this is a good second choice, as far as getting inside a big-city market.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Once one of dozens of big-city tabloids, the Post now stands alone as the last truly influential local tabloid.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Accommodations in Clay County are available but limited, but big-city Jacksonville is less than an hour north.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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“Big-city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-city. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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