as in crowded
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having a large population
a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.
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Recent Examples of populous
The 28 most populous cities in the United States are all sinking to some degree, according to a new study that highlights the vulnerability of the roads and buildings in metropolises like New York, Houston and Seattle.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
How Fort Worth compares globally Consider that Guangzhou, China tops the list of the world’s most populous cities, with a jaw-dropping 72.7 million residents, more than 70 times the size of Fort Worth.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
America’s most populous cities are finding themselves on increasingly unstable ground, with data from satellites revealing that 28 major U.S. cities are sinking, according to new research.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Among the 40 most populous American cities, Omaha is one of only six with a Republican mayor, according to Ballotpedia.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
How Fort Worth compares globally Consider that Guangzhou, China tops the list of the world’s most populous cities, with a jaw-dropping 72.7 million residents, more than 70 times the size of Fort Worth.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
America’s most populous cities are finding themselves on increasingly unstable ground, with data from satellites revealing that 28 major U.S. cities are sinking, according to new research.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Among the 40 most populous American cities, Omaha is one of only six with a Republican mayor, according to Ballotpedia.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
Adjective
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While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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In crowded markets, differentiation often comes from the interface, not the engine.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The actress recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a vibrant orange halter-neck bathing suit from Lands’ End.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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If your travel wardrobe skews neutral, this vibrant set is the perfect way to shake things up.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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