POPULOUS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

populous

adjective

Definition of populous

as in crowded

formal having a large population a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.

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Recent Examples of populous In Turkey’s first competitive elections, in 1950, the DP gained support in the more populous countryside and won 396 out of 487 seats. — Nick Taborall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Far from New York or Davos, leaders of some of the world’s least populous states are meeting in a placid tropical archipelago with no traffic lights. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 For years, liberal candidates had focused on Texas’ most populous areas — cities where Democrats largely resided. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Ontario today is the is the second largest and the most populous province of Canada. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous

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Adjective

Gleason said pursuits are typically limited to two or three police cars to reduce road chaos, but there appeared to be at least five or six in this chase on a crowded road.

— Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, Becerra was a single-digit polling afterthought in the crowded race to replace Newsom, who is termed-out.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of crowded

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Within an hour, the somber commemoration by the sea turned into a vibrant two-day intertribal powwow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

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