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 The event is here, which has put it front and center for Americans in 11 of the country’s most populous cities. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 Flash flood warnings are in effect across Rota, Saipan, Tinian and Guam, including Dededo, its most populous village. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 5 July 2026 Notably absent from that list are California and Texas, the two most populous states in the country. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Lahore is the capital of Pakistan's most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
  1. crowded
  2. vibrant
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  • The Casupo Leather Crossbody iPhone Case is ideal for navigating busy airports and crowded tourist destinations hands-free while keeping your phone and cards securely at your side, thanks to its adjustable crossbody strap.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • The current market lacks discipline, with investors overly reliant on benchmarks like AI for growth, leading to crowded and potentially overvalued trades.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • But while the actor has been known to dabble in more neutral hues of the shimmering effect, this new shade is a vibrant, vinegary departure.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026
  • Wacky animal sidekicks once felt vibrant in a holistic world of artifice; here, a goggle-eyed rooster just looks diseased.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of vibrant

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