By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Do you want to learn about the top New York City nicknames? This list covers...
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Cab City is one of the New York City slogans that makes a lot of...
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As one of the most well-known cities in the United States, it's no surprise that...
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Due to the numerous attractions in NYC, it's not too surprising that the area has...
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New York City has a history of being a destination, or at least a landing...
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You most likely know of Gotham City from DC Comics as the home city of...
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While the five boroughs of New York City cover a decent area (and are "big...
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Another comic book name relating to New York City is Metropolis. This fictional city is...
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This one isn't so much a nickname but instead a New York City fact about...
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Another name relating to New York's time under Dutch rule is New Orange. After the...
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The Big Apple is undoubtedly the most well-known nickname for NYC. This nickname can be...
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The Big Onion is a play on the more well-known nickname, the Big Apple. It's...
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New York City is a well-known player in the global financial market and is home...
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The Capital of the World is another of the more well-known nicknames for NYC. It's...
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Expanding on the last nickname, NYC is sometimes also called the Center of the Universe...
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Numerous places across the world have the nickname City of Dreams, from Mumbai to Vienna...
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Many know of New York's iconic Big Apple nickname, but few know of a variation...
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New York City, and Manhattan specifically, is home to an array of high-rise buildings and...
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City of Towers is another variation of the City of Skyscrapers, including the many high-rise...
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Many people won't think of NYC as having islands, yet it does! Outside of the...
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City of Neon and Chrome came about as a nickname for New York City after...
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NYC is known for its various types of entertainment, including orchestras. In fact, New York...
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Having covered some lesser-known monikers, this is a nickname for New York City that many...
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The City That Never Sleeps is another of the world-renowned nicknames for New York City...
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Concrete Jungle is a term that these days is given to almost any large city...
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Crossroads of the World is sometimes used in reference to all of NYC but is...
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One of the benefits of visiting New York City is that you'll get to try...
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Empire City is another of the globally known NYC nicknames. It relates to George Washington...
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Another industry that's huge in NYC is the fashion industry, leading New York City to...
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A term like Entertainment Capital of the World is most often associated with Los Angeles...
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While New York City is sometimes collectively referred to as the Five Boroughs, this moniker...
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Due to its world-famous landmarks and attractions, prominence as a hub for numerous industries, and...
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Relating to the NYC name, the Capital of Finance, New York City is often also...
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NYC is a great event host, gaining it another nickname, Host of the World. From...
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As NYC is such a bustling city with a large population and huge influx of...
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As you can see from other nicknames, NYC is home to a lot of industries...
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One of the historical names associated with the city is the Modern Gomorrah. Gomorrah is...
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New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and...
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Money Town is another reference to NYC's booming financial industry. It may also be used...
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The Movie-Making City is another nickname that primarily goes to Los Angeles. However, that doesn't...
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While New York City was not literally the first city to be founded in the...
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Another of the NYC names relating to food culture is Restaurant City. New York City...
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This nickname is just a word-for-word version of Empire City, relating to George Washington saying...
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Due to the array of world-famous attractions and landmarks in New York City, it's one...
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NYC has been a host for The World's Fair twice, allowing it to call itself...
Conclusion
New York City is a world-renowned destination with numerous attractions, a diverse culture, and an...
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