as in crowded
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having a large population
a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.
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Recent Examples of populous
Hennepin County is Minnesota’s most populous county and home to Minneapolis.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Diverse, populous states, with complex labor markets will sustain the most losses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Iran is a much bigger, more populous, and more advanced country than Iraq or Afghanistan.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Jaishankar offered India's help to bring a resolution to the crisis, highlighting its good relations with all parties and the important relationships the world's most populous country had through trade and migrant workers with the countries of the Middle East.
—Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
Diverse, populous states, with complex labor markets will sustain the most losses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Iran is a much bigger, more populous, and more advanced country than Iraq or Afghanistan.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Jaishankar offered India's help to bring a resolution to the crisis, highlighting its good relations with all parties and the important relationships the world's most populous country had through trade and migrant workers with the countries of the Middle East.
—Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways. Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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In collaboration with Emily English, the range of pyjamas and underwear is inspired by summer fruits and matcha mornings, and comes in the most delicious and vibrant prints — all made with the brand’s softest, sustainable fabric.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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