POPULOUSNESS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

populous

adjective

Definition of populous next

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 Last summer, the Pew Charitable Trusts reported that since the beginning of 2025, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities had reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026— and often beyond — based on a news reports, budget documents, and communications with city officials. —

Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Despite the challenges, Africa’s most populous nation and the continent’s top oil producer is starting to see some green shoots. —

Emele Onu, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026 For the moment, Pennsuco remains one of Dade’s least populous towns. —

Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Fairfax County — Virginia's most populous county — grew by about 8,000 people from 2024 to 2025, Census data shows. —

Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for populous

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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers complained about practices like overbooking and increasingly crowded cabins that left passengers feeling more like cargo than customers, while industry groups worried flyers would feel entitled to flout the rules.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026