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Recent Examples of marquee
The Canucks only had about $12 million in cap space and was earmarking that room for a player or two who could move the needle more than Boeser and Suter, the club’s two marquee UFAs.
GM Patrik Allvin’s decision to eventually circle back on Boeser was smart.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Miami is in top form, as well, making Saturday’s 7:45 p.m. match a marquee game on Apple TV and FS1.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
As for Wednesday’s game, the Revolution (6-7-6, 24 points) have a chance to make a statement against a marquee opponent and improve on their 2-4-2 home record.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
In the finale, in one of the weekend’s marquee Challenger battles, No. 2 Nashville topped No. 3 DC to maintain their playoff bye spot after two events.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Miami is in top form, as well, making Saturday’s 7:45 p.m. match a marquee game on Apple TV and FS1.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
As for Wednesday’s game, the Revolution (6-7-6, 24 points) have a chance to make a statement against a marquee opponent and improve on their 2-4-2 home record.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
In the finale, in one of the weekend’s marquee Challenger battles, No. 2 Nashville topped No. 3 DC to maintain their playoff bye spot after two events.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
Noun
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At the entrance to the members’ pavilion, two men in cream blazers mind the door and ask for everyone’s pass to be shown on the way in.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Police believe the stabbing occurred between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. near the pavilion in the park, Reinert said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The company’s minimal-footprint temporary camp provides eight private, heated tent cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The half tester canopy brings another layer of softness to the bed.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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The reception décor also included a canopy of greenery, which hung over the tables with subtle drop lights made by Technical Event Company.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Homemade bookcases went from floor to ceiling, with albums across the bottom row.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Lie on your back with arms extended straight toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The terrace is finished with matching blue awnings and classic shutters - achieving a modern take on classic French charm.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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