as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area
a big, teeming metropolis where ambitious people from all over come to make their mark
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Recent Examples of metropolis
But beyond the rockets and stars, Houston is a vibrant metropolis alive with culture, creativity, and flavor.
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Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Founded during the Pikes Peak gold rush of 1858, Denver grew from a dusty frontier camp into the Western metropolis and gateway to the Rocky Mountains that it’s considered today.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
From Atlantic beaches to Western mountains to central metropolises, there’s a destination suited to every type of traveler.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Founded during the Pikes Peak gold rush of 1858, Denver grew from a dusty frontier camp into the Western metropolis and gateway to the Rocky Mountains that it’s considered today.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
From Atlantic beaches to Western mountains to central metropolises, there’s a destination suited to every type of traveler.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metropolis
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Arcadia is a city in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley around 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Officials added that no other members of the City Council are under investigation and that city business is continuing as normal.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Locations like Tarifa, Cádiz and inland hill towns offer expansive views and long totality, though with the likelihood of heavy crowds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Metropolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metropolis. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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