populous

adjective

Definition of populousnext
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 California, the nation’s most populous, has seen thousands of mail ballots dropped off on Election Day. — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Agencies in Miami-Dade County, the most populous and congested of Florida’s 67 counties, , were more restrictive in their chase policies than agencies elsewhere, the Herald found. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 The analysis was restricted to populous, urban counties with at least 40,000 households. — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Among the four most populous states, California is fourth-most expensive over 18 years at $312,300. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
  1. crowded
  2. vibrant
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  • Becerra’s road to the state’s top job involved surviving a bruising June primary campaign that featured a crowded field of Democrats.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a crowded room draped in brown curtains and lush chocolate carpeting, Don Julio espresso martinis flow, and people buzz as shopping assistants bring boots and purses out of the stock room.
    — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • Over the past year, a vibrant new pop movement has emerged in Puerto Rico, surging in popularity thanks to a growing class of young artists.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Luckily, this Amazon pick has plenty of stellar reviews to speak to its unmatched fullness, vibrant colors, and natural look.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of vibrant

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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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