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 Indian government has long insisted that the social hierarchy has no place in the world’s most populous nation, which banned caste discrimination in 1950.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
After a world premiere three years ago at the San Francisco Opera and a second run at Barcelona’s Liceu, this big, populous, swords-and-sandals blockbuster arrived at the Metropolitan Opera trailing ghostly memories of Elizabeth Taylor (onscreen) and Leontyne Price (onstage).
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
The capital city’s parks have long landed in the top three of the 100 most populous cities surveyed, and losing some ground in this year’s ParkScore Index is not for lack of public investment, said Sophie Harris Vorhoff, Minnesota State director with the nonprofit parks advocacy organization.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration and quality.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
After a world premiere three years ago at the San Francisco Opera and a second run at Barcelona’s Liceu, this big, populous, swords-and-sandals blockbuster arrived at the Metropolitan Opera trailing ghostly memories of Elizabeth Taylor (onscreen) and Leontyne Price (onstage).
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
The capital city’s parks have long landed in the top three of the 100 most populous cities surveyed, and losing some ground in this year’s ParkScore Index is not for lack of public investment, said Sophie Harris Vorhoff, Minnesota State director with the nonprofit parks advocacy organization.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration and quality.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The warm-water experiences tend to be the most crowded, popular for their respiratory and joint pain relief.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Get a grip on this vibrant trend with designer tips for using colorful hardware in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The vibrant nightlife scene was rounded out each day of runway shows and networking opportunities, with Miami’s legendary party culture infusing the Swim Week energy.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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