as in cities
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 metropolises
Even if that were true though, these localities — like those in other high-demand metropolises — could still build more housing vertically with tall apartment buildings.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Southern metropolises like Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans also made the cut.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Created by and starring Rachel Sennott, the series began at the top of November and follows a group of 20-somethings navigating their careers and social lives in one of America’s most challenging metropolises.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
So instead of a chronicle of the absolute best cities, think of this as a starting point, the beginning of a bucket list of architecturally and geographically mesmerizing metropolises.
—Marco Morello, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
Southern metropolises such as Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, and Charlotte expanded rapidly.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The big story 31-year-old Aarushi Kilawat is a fashion entrepreneur from India's Jaipur, a small city with less than 5 million residents — a far cry from Indian metropolises like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Southern metropolises like Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans also made the cut.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Created by and starring Rachel Sennott, the series began at the top of November and follows a group of 20-somethings navigating their careers and social lives in one of America’s most challenging metropolises.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
So instead of a chronicle of the absolute best cities, think of this as a starting point, the beginning of a bucket list of architecturally and geographically mesmerizing metropolises.
—Marco Morello, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
Southern metropolises such as Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, and Charlotte expanded rapidly.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The big story 31-year-old Aarushi Kilawat is a fashion entrepreneur from India's Jaipur, a small city with less than 5 million residents — a far cry from Indian metropolises like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metropolises
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Singleton said his team is already working with teams in cities involved in hosting Cup matches, including the Los Angeles human trafficking task force.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In essence, Britain and France would have to be willing to sacrifice their own cities to defend others.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many school districts in Massachusetts have announced closings and delays for Monday in anticipation of a potential blizzard that could bring up to two feet of snow to some cities and towns.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Metropolises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metropolises. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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