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 Similarly, in western counties that opposed the amendment, the margin of victory was in single-digit percentage points outside of Greeley County, the least populous county in Kansas. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 Many of the state’s most populous counties have adopted measures, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 Stevens, meanwhile, has an edge in the state's most populous county, Wayne County, which is home to Detroit and many of its suburbs. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Yet another blaze broke out earlier this week on Crete, Greece’s largest and most populous island, and similar evacuations took place there. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
  1. crowded
  2. vibrant
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  • Coleman was quick and decisive while navigating the crowded real estate near the line of scrimmage.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Croatian media published photos from a crowded sports hall in Omis where people crammed on beds and on the floor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • Today, Houston is at the center of a vibrant barbecue scene that offers those traditional styles alongside new ones influenced by Asian and Tex-Mex flavors.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a production that can make an audience dance one moment and sit with something deeper the next, creating a vibrant celebration of music and community.
    — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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