metropolises

plural of metropolis

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for metropolises
Noun
  • Funiculars are often found in hilly cities, mountain resorts, or tourist areas where traditional trains or buses would struggle with steep gradients.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Both cities had relatively low overdose death rates compared to national averages.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From urban hubs like Boise to smaller towns and rural communities, residents can choose from a variety of providers and connection types.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Rural towns, college communities, and even cities that have struggled with population loss have used MakeMyMove to tip the scale.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Metropolises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metropolises. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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