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
Some of the flashiest metropolises didn’t rank on the list thanks to their outsized housing costs; and although the Midwest city’s average annual early-career earnings are a bit lower than others at $59,123, the average price of a starter home is just $195,000.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 May 2026
This will not only strengthen the state’s demand for more power and fresh water for rural areas and major metropolises, but create thousands of new and needed jobs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 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
The federation, based inside Beth El, is entirely volunteer-run and rarely publicizes events or occasions — a sharp contrast to the vibe in the Jewish metropolises of South Florida.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The city’s geographic location insulates it from some of the excesses and blinkered thinking that often dominate other metropolises.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The small city of Sausalito, California, promises a Mediterranean escape minutes from one of the nation’s biggest metropolises, San Francisco.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE are, for all practical purposes, completely dependent on the desalination plants, particularly for metropolises such as Dubai.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 May 2026
This will not only strengthen the state’s demand for more power and fresh water for rural areas and major metropolises, but create thousands of new and needed jobs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 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
The federation, based inside Beth El, is entirely volunteer-run and rarely publicizes events or occasions — a sharp contrast to the vibe in the Jewish metropolises of South Florida.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The city’s geographic location insulates it from some of the excesses and blinkered thinking that often dominate other metropolises.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The small city of Sausalito, California, promises a Mediterranean escape minutes from one of the nation’s biggest metropolises, San Francisco.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE are, for all practical purposes, completely dependent on the desalination plants, particularly for metropolises such as Dubai.
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metropolises
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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With its Victorian homes, beaches, and impressive culinary scene, the city boasted the largest discrepancy of major American cities the study looked.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Cities and towns across northern Ontario, having already pivoted from mining and manufacturing to hosting major film and TV shoots, are rising to the logistical challenges of turbulent times.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Book a scrub and massage with peyote balm at the spa, horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Center, or explore nearby beach towns for a true taste of Nayarit’s sprawling coast.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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“Metropolises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metropolises. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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