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
Therefore, those in less-populous states have a disproportionate say in the presidential election.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The blocking technology being pushed in two of the nation’s most populous states has the potential to set industry standards for 3-D printers.
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David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
And the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the nation’s most populous Catholic diocese.
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Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
If the United States performs well, the fans most likely to start betting live in its two most populous states, California and Texas, neither of which has legal sports betting at all.
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Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The blocking technology being pushed in two of the nation’s most populous states has the potential to set industry standards for 3-D printers.
—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
And the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the nation’s most populous Catholic diocese.
—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
If the United States performs well, the fans most likely to start betting live in its two most populous states, California and Texas, neither of which has legal sports betting at all.
—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
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The Heat will be looking for spacers to put around Antetokounmpo, who might already be dealing with crowded driving lanes because Bam Adebayo is his new frontcourt partner.
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The nominees for the 2026 ESPYs are out, with New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year’s installment of the award show.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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Dani Velasco, a Miami native now living in Maryland, seeks out Bonnaroo year after year because of the vibrant atmosphere and fellowship among attendees.
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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