Synonyms of cities

cities

noun

plural of city

as in towns

a thickly settled, highly populated area

commuters who drive every day between their homes in the suburbs and their jobs in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• towns
• metropolises
• municipalities
• suburbs
• megalopolises
• megacities
• burgs
• boroughs
• asphalt jungles
• suburbias
• conurbations
• cosmopolises
• downtowns
• exurbs
• central cities
• garden cities
• edge cities
• inner cities
• core cities
• urban sprawls
• midtowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cities

Kurtz also pointed to declines in cities like San Francisco, which is moving to support more sober-living options, housing that bans drugs and alcohol. — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Properties are primarily based in cities, and Mallorca feels like a fresh and exciting new arm to its impressive portfolio, which now spans 46 hotels as well as private residences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Flights, trains and local transit could face disruptions, with demonstrations expected in major cities, though not all specific service interruptions have been confirmed. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

In recent years Caviar Kaspia has ramped up its international profile, opening permanent eateries in such cities as New York, São Paulo, Dubai, Istanbul and Bodrum, Turkey. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

Most were on vacation from across the country — small towns, big cities, opposing realities — so Isabelle, 59, tried to unspool her message diplomatically. — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

But Democrat Leila Namvar has maintained a strong lead against Wallis in the race for Assembly District 47, which includes desert cities along with parts of Redlands, Highland and San Jacinto. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

The operation took place in cities across the West Bank just days before Israelis vote on whether to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in power. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Tear gas has been used by police in at least four French cities today, including Lyon, Lille, Marseille and Bordeaux. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026