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
Some of the most notable projects that are under this Neom umbrella include the Line megacity and twin skyscrapers Epicon.
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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
Videos from influencers promoting a futuristic Saudi Arabian megacity spread quickly across the internet — and almost as quickly, have started to disappear.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
Flights, ferries and train services had been suspended in the megacity and in neighboring provinces, disrupting travel during China’s three-day Mid-Autumn Festival.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
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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
Videos from influencers promoting a futuristic Saudi Arabian megacity spread quickly across the internet — and almost as quickly, have started to disappear.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
Flights, ferries and train services had been suspended in the megacity and in neighboring provinces, disrupting travel during China’s three-day Mid-Autumn Festival.
—Simina Mistreanu, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megacity
Noun
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In 1956, Virginia’s governor closed three cities’ schools rather than integrate.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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In last year’s primary, leaders in the two cities supported Hatcher’s opponent Heather McCarthy who’s also Hobart city attorney.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An image of the Tokyo metropolis appeared on the screen and ATARASHII GAKKO!—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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The southeastern metropolis of Shenzhen is taking steps toward updating its own pro-natal incentive, including by expanding access to child care services.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The teen’s happy image, usually in a red polo shirt and carrying a backpack, is as popular in souvenir shops across town as Francis in his simple brown habit.—
Time,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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After years of consideration, the Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees announced Thursday that the Colorado town will host its first Sundance in January 2027.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Megacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megacity. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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