as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area
such modern megacities as São Paulo and Mexico City
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Recent Examples of megacity
It's estimated that tens of thousands converge on this port megacity during Ramadan to collect alms.
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
The noisy, smelly thrum of traffic has been replaced by an unusual quiet for a megacity.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Some of the most notable projects that are under this Neom umbrella include the Line megacity and twin skyscrapers Epicon.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
The first project for the country's Neom megacity recently opened.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
The noisy, smelly thrum of traffic has been replaced by an unusual quiet for a megacity.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Some of the most notable projects that are under this Neom umbrella include the Line megacity and twin skyscrapers Epicon.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
The first project for the country's Neom megacity recently opened.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for megacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for megacity
Noun
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Leaders from nine Wise County cities — Boyd, Aurora, Decatur, Bridgeport, New Fairview, Alvord, Paradise Newark and Rhome — were among Wise County officials who joined forces over a year ago to lay a groundwork for the Wise Regional Water District.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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These are the top cities in which listers reside, in order of popularity.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Much of Chicago’s rise from provincial Midwestern town to admired international metropolis was the result of strong mayors with both responsibility and accountability for public safety, schools and transportation.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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From metropolises like Atlanta and Nashville to historic spots like Annapolis to coastal destinations like Tampa, these cities represent the wonderful diversity of our region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Pour a damn fine cup of coffee and see what the cast has been up to since the '90s cult classic first left town.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In developing a town around their chocolate factory, the Hersheys also built theaters, recreation centers and public transportation for their workers.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Megacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megacity. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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