as in metropolis
a thickly settled, highly populated area
what was once a series of discrete towns interspersed with countryside is now one vast megalopolis
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Recent Examples of megalopolis
California is a modern megalopolis of a state with all the same problems and promises as any other.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
Many of the volcanoes in Japan are busy tourist destinations, especially those volcanoes close to the megalopolis of Tokyo.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2015
This was Rome, a megalopolis where glittering avenues, monuments and arches littered the landscape.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2023
Malibu, California has long been known as the playground of the rich and famous, a coastal tendril of the 18 million person greater Los Angeles megalopolis.
—Jeffrey Marlow, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2016
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
Many of the volcanoes in Japan are busy tourist destinations, especially those volcanoes close to the megalopolis of Tokyo.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2015
This was Rome, a megalopolis where glittering avenues, monuments and arches littered the landscape.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2023
Malibu, California has long been known as the playground of the rich and famous, a coastal tendril of the 18 million person greater Los Angeles megalopolis.
—Jeffrey Marlow, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megalopolis
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Like a genuine metropolis, the Met expanded according to grand plans that were rarely honored and frequently adjusted to conform with expediency and improvisation.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
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This bilingual metropolis embodies a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, rendering it an attractive destination for families seeking a vibrant and enriching environment.New CIES Contributor, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rounding Out the Top 10 The rest of the list includes two Arizona cities, a California town popular with celebrities, a party city with a rich history, and another island.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The first point of sale was located on Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, Mango’s home town.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Megalopolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megalopolis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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