The Crossroads of the World
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The Crossroads of the World is a famous nickname for New York City's Times Square, a major commercial and entertainment hub renowned for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and bustling pedestrian traffic.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
nickname
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| alsoKnownAs |
The Crossroads of the World, Times Square
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| appliesTo |
Times Square
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| associatedWith |
Broadway theatre district
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Broadway theatres → commercial advertising → electronic billboards → entertainment industry → mass media representations of New York City → tourism → |
| characterizedBy |
bright billboards
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bustling pedestrian traffic → heavy vehicular traffic → large LED displays → neon lights → |
| culturalSignificance |
iconic urban public space
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major global tourist destination → symbol of New York City → |
| hasNotableFeature |
New Year’s Eve ball drop celebrations
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large digital advertising screens → pedestrian plazas → |
| locatedIn |
Manhattan
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New York City → New York State → United States → |
| near |
42nd Street
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Broadway → Seventh Avenue → |
| partOf |
Midtown Manhattan
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| refersTo |
Times Square
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| symbolizes |
American popular culture
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bustling city life → commercialism → |
| touristAttractionRank |
one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world
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| usedFor |
advertising campaigns
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film and television shoots → public events → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Times Square
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Times Square ("The Center of the Universe") → |
alsoKnownAs |