as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area
a big, teeming metropolis where ambitious people from all over come to make their mark
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Recent Examples of metropolis
San Diego is a rare example of a nearby metropolis that has been able to convince more builders to build more.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
These days, the Eastern European metropolis is no longer merely a stopover en route to the medieval sights of Kraków in the south or to destinations north for a Tri-City immersion led by the port city of Gdańsk.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
These challenges are intensified by Lima’s desert environment, which places ongoing pressure on water resources and urban planning, underscoring the complexities of sustaining a large coastal metropolis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
These days, the Eastern European metropolis is no longer merely a stopover en route to the medieval sights of Kraków in the south or to destinations north for a Tri-City immersion led by the port city of Gdańsk.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
These challenges are intensified by Lima’s desert environment, which places ongoing pressure on water resources and urban planning, underscoring the complexities of sustaining a large coastal metropolis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metropolis
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The backstory Alongside New York, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, and Miami, Boston has the rare designation of being a city with two Four Seasons hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Top down, a simple drive through town to the beach is a vacation in its own right, jacket off and skin warmed, feeling the salt in the air.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Metropolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metropolis. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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