marquee

Example Sentences

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West, who now goes by Ye, was named last week as the marquee performer for the music festival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But despite her talent and growing collection of titles, Dubois still lacks the marquee victory that could elevate her profile.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Converts” begins in the 1890s and ends with the Second Vatican Council in the early ’60s, when marquee conversions almost stopped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

On immigration, the president’s marquee issue, approval fell from roughly 45% in late 2025 to 39% in February, according to Reuters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

In 1934 American marquee races carried a net value to the winner ofbetween $6,000, and, in rare cases, $50,000.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand