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
And at one point in the City of Light, Spurs were eyeing a stunning triumph until darkness fell on their hopes with a 5-3 defeat.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 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
Edible Paris is one section you’ll find on the city’s long, ambitious enviro menu — a larger regreening of the City of Light into the City of Lighter Environmental Impact.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024
Paris is not just the City of Light; it is a city of fun.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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