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marquee

[mahr-kee] / mɑrˈki /
NOUN
permanent canopy
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From that game on, TV games featuring high school football multiplied and schools began to travel around the country for marquee matchups.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Simply putting “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein” back on the marquee wasn’t going to cut it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Efforts to fulfill some of his marquee campaign pledges have stumbled, including the messy launch of the pied-à-terre tax.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

"He's captained and played all around the world and he's been a marquee player," said Malan.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Tonight, the marquee sign lets everyone know that there will be “a special performance by the Garden’s own Bri!”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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