City of Light
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The centre of the City of Light has the highest density of silver screens in the world per capita and arguably one of the most cinephile local populations.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
The Paris he gives us might as well be cradled in a snow globe, it’s so schematically perfect; similarly, Ms. Kelly’s smile, which outshines the City of Light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Although the Olympics remained in the City of Light, Dyreson said L.A.’s offer was the first step of getting on the IOC’s radar to eventually earn the 1932 Games.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
Just two new venues have been built from scratch for 2024 as the City of Light looks to use its existing venues, along with famous landmarks as the backdrop to events.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
Electricity—also a sort of invisible magic—has turned Paris into the City of Light.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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