Thesaurus results for MEGALOPOLISES

megalopolises

noun

plural of megalopolis

as in cities

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 megalopolises Boyu promises to be instrumental in helping Starbucks open stores in cities beyond Shanghai, Beijing, and China’s other megalopolises, while keeping costs in check. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025 While strolling the exhibits, García explains the roots of one of the largest megalopolises on earth and how its evolution lends to the symbology and tradition of the festival. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023

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Noun

Wildfires encroached on major European cities, a once unthinkable threat.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
The founding mayors lead cities including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Boise, Tulsa and Memphis -- governing more than 7 million Americans across 11 red and purple states, according to a memo for the new coalition.

— Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cities

Noun

Perhaps most surprising, though, the top 10 favors big, bustling metropolises rather than the sunny coastal cities or small towns that might first come to mind when planning a romantic trip.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of metropolises

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Nor'easter damages towns at Jersey Shore New Jersey State Police emergency management officials used a drone Monday to survey the damage along the promenade.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The ceaseless Russian drone attacks on cities and towns aim to wear down Ukraine’s resistance and cripple the Ukrainian economy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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