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Empire State

American  

noun

  1. the state of New York (used as a nickname).


Empire State British  

noun

  1. nickname of New York

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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