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Recent Examples of marquee
Asked about the risk of overplaying one of the NHL’s marquee blueliners, Wild coach John Hynes said there is little concern about Hughes’ workload.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Installation of a giant digital billboard operated by Orange Barrel Media on the garage made the theater appear closed in the prime holiday months, and 3Below’s own digital marquee was removed.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s a total of 189 likely entries across the three marquee races.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual celebration of children known as Día del Niño returns to the metro area this weekend, with the marquee event taking place at the Denver Art Museum.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Installation of a giant digital billboard operated by Orange Barrel Media on the garage made the theater appear closed in the prime holiday months, and 3Below’s own digital marquee was removed.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s a total of 189 likely entries across the three marquee races.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual celebration of children known as Día del Niño returns to the metro area this weekend, with the marquee event taking place at the Denver Art Museum.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
Noun
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Yiaga sits amongst verdant greenery, nestled in the 64-acre historic Fitzroy Gardens and found within a former pavilion café elegantly reenvisioned by architect John Wardle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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McGuire, the principal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment LLC (SMR), is in the midst of four construction projects within the United Village development around the Allianz Field soccer stadium across the street, including a hotel, office building and two restaurant pavilions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pro football player, 28, and his wife, 24, exchanged vows underneath a marble dome surrounded by blush-toned blooms, set directly in front of a lake fountain.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All his testing is through the roof.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don't be afraid to fully embrace design choices that may seem a little extra, such as a velvet canopy above your bed or touches of wallpaper.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Midnight Garden Dining Room by the House of Pontovi, for example, has an Italian Murano glass chandelier, feminine Art Deco-style swivel chairs with flapper-style fringe and a gold-leaf ceiling that has replaced Calico Corners fabric.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Umbrellas for smaller spaces and awnings for larger ones should do the trick, as well as rugs that’ll feel cooler than pavers at midday—Reynaud says a neutral option is a great base for patterns elsewhere.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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