as in realm
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a studio head who was once the undisputed ruler of the kingdom of Hollywood
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Recent Examples of kingdom
The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of Denmark and thus part of the NATO military alliance.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In 1671, he and his family were forced out of the kingdom by the Portuguese and sent to the colony of Brazil.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In 1671, he and his family were forced out of the kingdom by the Portuguese and sent to the colony of Brazil.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdom
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This annual showcase is tied to Rolling Stone‘s annual Future of Music issue, our look at what’s new and what’s next in all realms of music.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miller is now acting as an accelerant for the president’s most incendiary impulses and shaping the lives of individual Americans in nearly every realm.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Similar to other great powers, the United States has long looked at its near-abroad at its exclusive domain, where the influence of geopolitical competitors must be constrained to the maximum extent possible.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In late 2025, a member of Khan's campaign team bought the domain name for Logsdon's website, following a lapse in her campaign's payments for the domain.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to the department, Sutton currently faces three counts of resisting an officer, two counts of public intimidation, two counts of battery of a police officer, one count of disturbing the peace and one count of criminal trespassing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In October the agency fined the police department $153,000 and the sheriff’s office $184,000 for violations related to Rodarte’s death.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the fourth-down element has been in the spotlight.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, AgroPlay has ventured beyond the world of music and into the spheres of sports and influencer management.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kitten heels are certainly prevalent among royal family members and politicians, but their popularity has extended beyond the stately sphere as well.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The handy bag goes with just about any outfit and can be dressed down for dog walks or dressed up for dinner out on the town.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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When paired with thick socks, these sneakers are a comfortable option for long walks on freezing winter days.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingdom. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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