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
The economy has largely recovered and America’s most populous city is finally growing again, but the New York City that has emerged from the pandemic is a place of greater extremes.
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Christina Jewett, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Its manufacturing success in the world’s most populous nation is also helped by state subsidies tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition to turn the country into a manufacturing hub.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
California, America’s most populous state with some 40 million people, accounted for 14% of the nation’s GDP in 2024, according to government data, driven by Silicon Valley and its real estate and finance sectors.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The governor of the nation’s most populous state is an effective speaker and TV performer.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Christina Jewett, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Its manufacturing success in the world’s most populous nation is also helped by state subsidies tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition to turn the country into a manufacturing hub.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
California, America’s most populous state with some 40 million people, accounted for 14% of the nation’s GDP in 2024, according to government data, driven by Silicon Valley and its real estate and finance sectors.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The governor of the nation’s most populous state is an effective speaker and TV performer.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
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The 124th Running of The Dinner Party Stakes A crowded field turned toward the final stretch of the 1 1/8-mile turf run, the last race before the evening’s main event, before Fort Washington pulled away with Cash Equity surging.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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These animals were housed in crowded stables, transported in train cars across the country and shipped overseas.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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It was developed as a major family entertainment property targeting both Spanish-speaking and international markets, with a vibrant ensemble cast led by Joaquín Reyes and Arturo Valls.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The Reposado expression is aged in oak barrels, balancing the vibrant agave flavors with subtle wood influences.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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