Examples of megacity in a Sentence
such modern megacities as São Paulo and Mexico City
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Kinshasa itself is a megacity of over 15 million people, according to the World Bank, where the vast majority of inhabitants struggle to live day to day.
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Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
The megacity topped the list as the best unexpectedly affordable beach destination with a total of 41 beaches and over 400 family-friendly attractions.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
The International Land-Sea Center rises 1,503 feet above the dense skyline of Chongqing, a mountainous megacity in southwestern China.
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Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Kinshasa itself is a megacity of over 15 million people, according to the World Bank, where the vast majority of inhabitants struggle to live day to day.
—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
The megacity topped the list as the best unexpectedly affordable beach destination with a total of 41 beaches and over 400 family-friendly attractions.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
The International Land-Sea Center rises 1,503 feet above the dense skyline of Chongqing, a mountainous megacity in southwestern China.
—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Megacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megacity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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