marquee

Example Sentences

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West, who now goes by Ye, was announced last week as the marquee act for Wireless Festival, scheduled for July at London’s Finsbury Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Doncic’s was the second injury scare the Lakers weathered in the game that was supposed to be a marquee matchup between the hottest teams in the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He said “Liza” would look good on a marquee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Andreas Skov Olsen, 40 caps for Denmark, was their marquee loan recruit in January.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Now it’s a cosmetic fairground: silver trim, gold pillars, marquee lights, brand-name letters the size of a human head.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood