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: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface
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new discoveries in the realm of medicine
in political and legal realms
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Unlikely, perhaps, but not out of the realm of possibility.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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From the sleek lines of automotive design studios to the vibrant canvases of local and national artists, Joan has carried her eye for innovation into a new realm.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Unintentionally, Antioch’s efforts at civic acknowledgment had crossed into the realm of memory.
—Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
From the sleek lines of automotive design studios to the vibrant canvases of local and national artists, Joan has carried her eye for innovation into a new realm.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
And though Americans increasingly have an interest in—or a need for—BNPL, data suggests that late payments extend beyond the realm of a traditional credit card.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realm. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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realm
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: field of influence or activity
the realm of art
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