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marquee

[mahr-kee] / mɑrˈki /
NOUN
permanent canopy
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The Brockmans were listed among the group’s marquee backers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But if you focus only on the marquee names it’s easy to overlook the supporting players that make such lavish productions possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai, who played alongside McIlroy and Open champion Ryan Fox in a marquee group, also enjoyed a birdie-birdie finish as he signed for a 69.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Finn Russell, the Scotland fly-half and only other rugby player who is part of Hearn's Matchroom stable, is one of those marquee players, on a deal worth about £1m a year with Bath.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Kevin held up his hands and framed a marquee in the air.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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