as in metropolis
a thickly settled, highly populated area
what was once a series of discrete towns interspersed with countryside is now one vast megalopolis
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Recent Examples of megalopolis
Protecting downtown and the city’s infrastructure from floods, the channel made possible the emergence of Los Angeles as a great, global megalopolis of booming businesses and single-family houses with green lawns and swimming pools.
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
California is a modern megalopolis of a state with all the same problems and promises as any other.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
Earlier Sunday, DeSantis appeared before a crowd that a campaign representative estimated at about 3,000 people at the Villages, the retirement megalopolis in central Florida.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
Benin City is not a megalopolis like Lagos, but its 1.8 million people still generate a lot of traffic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
California is a modern megalopolis of a state with all the same problems and promises as any other.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
Earlier Sunday, DeSantis appeared before a crowd that a campaign representative estimated at about 3,000 people at the Villages, the retirement megalopolis in central Florida.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
Benin City is not a megalopolis like Lagos, but its 1.8 million people still generate a lot of traffic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megalopolis
Noun
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Jia founded the Pingyao International Film Festival in his home province of Shanxi, choosing the ancient city over modern metropolises like Beijing or Shanghai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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While outsiders may imagine Hollywood’s superficial glamour, Herzog sees a metropolis teeming with artists, writers and inventors.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Suburban communities, including Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin, have considered a wheel tax to raise revenue for city services.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for small-city residents.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether chasing your toddler at the park or running errands around town, the baggy fit gives you plenty of room to sit, bend, and walk without feeling restricted.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The drive begins in Sisters, a small town known for its antique shops, art galleries, and outdoor adventures.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Megalopolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megalopolis. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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