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
In addition to escalating their physical aggression, Galápagos yellow warblers living on the more populous island of Santa Cruz increased the duration of their song when confronted by traffic noise.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Paradise Island is connected to New Providence Island, the Bahamas' most populous, by two bridges.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Best time of year to list home for sale in 2024
Among 35 most populous metro areas
A list that shows what the best month was to list a home for sale in 2024 in the 35 largest U.S. cities.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, in Kalamata, the second most populous city in the region, an expat could rent a 750-square-foot apartment for as low as $530 per month.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Paradise Island is connected to New Providence Island, the Bahamas' most populous, by two bridges.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Best time of year to list home for sale in 2024
Among 35 most populous metro areas
A list that shows what the best month was to list a home for sale in 2024 in the 35 largest U.S. cities.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, in Kalamata, the second most populous city in the region, an expat could rent a 750-square-foot apartment for as low as $530 per month.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
Adjective
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This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This long-lasting hair color, enriched with macadamia nut oil, not only provides vibrant color but also nourishes your hair, keeping it moisturized and healthy-looking.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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