POPULOUS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

populous

adjective

Definition of populous

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 agreement moves Africa’s second-most populous country closer to resolving its longstanding debt crisis. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 Not Black people, and not Native Americans — who were, at that moment and for the last time, the most populous group in California. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 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. — CNN Money, 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

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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.

— Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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Adjective

With their jewel-like seeds, vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pomegranates have long been prized around the world.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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