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
The wrought-iron lattice tower was initially heavily criticised by Parisian artists and intellectuals - but is now seen by many as the symbol of the "City of Light".
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024
He’s more than ready to leave The Hague and move back to the City of Light.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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