Empire State
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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U.S. economic data due Monday include the Empire State Manufacturing index for August, released at 8:30 a.m.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Two days later, Madonna reposted AI fan edits of herself atop the Empire State Building’s spire, waving a “Confessions II” banner.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Their two-day wedding celebrations led news broadcasts, lit up the Empire State Building in NYC and spurred millions in online betting markets as details of their nuptials left people speculating for weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Dolan added that Grammy winner Alicia Keys would sing "Empire State of Mind" -- the smash hit she recorded with Jay-Z in 2009.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Lightning flickered over the Empire State Building, making the Romans’ armor flash.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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