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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
medieval history is really Professor Clinton's realm, so I'll let her answer your question
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
a medical breakthrough that is within the realm of possibility
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Recent Examples of realm
Twigs has some experience in this realm.
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Most of the Mets finished with seasons within the realm of probability.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
And trust is the realm of politics.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Like the other water signs, Pisces are deeply connected to the emotional realm and in touch with their intuitive side.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Most of the Mets finished with seasons within the realm of probability.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
And trust is the realm of politics.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Like the other water signs, Pisces are deeply connected to the emotional realm and in touch with their intuitive side.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
Noun
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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And by looking at the broader scope of medical data, these researchers found that almost all the cases did have traditional, modifiable risks in their chart before developing cardiovascular disease, Cheng said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The scale and influence of Nashville's healthcare industry cluster is national in scope, generating more than half a million jobs globally, according to the Council.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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If models like Claude are able to become more capable of autonomous work, especially in complex, time-intensive domains like software engineering, the implications for businesses and employees could be significant.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hackers often create lookalike domains that look nearly identical to real ones, adding small spelling changes or extra words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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So there is this element of the star's narrative, the actor's narrative in the character.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jim Cramer agrees with Buffett's philosophy — to an extent.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Travis Kelce may have kept it 100 on most things this summer, but the extent of his knowledge about Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl may not have been one of them.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks marched up the field in just over two minutes, as senior running back Kyle Celestin bowled over a tackler on his way to the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown rush.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One lesson the Pioneers seemed to have down pat Friday was how to convert on a short field.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This affordable and machine-washable version comes in a range of 21 colors.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Viki offers a range of free and subscription streaming options and is widely distributed across Samsung, LG and other connected TV platforms.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Early on, his department sent drones skyward to see how the store was managing incoming vehicles.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey credits both trends to a shift in department culture.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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