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
Adjective
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Changing ‘so fast’ In China, though, the field is crowded and cutthroat, with competition sparking a fierce, yearslong price war.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 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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2 May 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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