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asphalt jungles

noun

plural of asphalt jungle
as in cities
a thickly settled, highly populated area a realistic novel about life in the asphalt jungle

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  1. cities
  2. towns
  3. metropolises
Noun
  • Sports teams ask cities to help fund arenas regardless of a city’s politics.
    — Brian Malarkey, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The announcement of seven cities and eight stores marks only the opening chapter of Alo’s journey in China.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of cities
Noun
  • For example, an investor could search for cities in the Sunbelt, the Midwest or specialized college towns experiencing steady inbound migration of young professionals and hybrid workers.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That uncanny feeling of wandering through left-behind cities has made for its own niche tourist appeal, and natural elements that overtake these towns in the absence of human residents add another layer of intrigue.
    — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of towns
Noun
  • Lee has been under pressure to distinguish Hong Kong from regional rivals and mainland Chinese metropolises, especially after Beijing’s tightening grip tainted Hong Kong’s image as a freewheeling financial center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of metropolises
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“Asphalt jungles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asphalt%20jungles. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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