demesne

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Recent Examples of demesne In the resulting economy, trade was used simply to exchange surplus goods for other types of surplus produced by other demesnes, rather than to spur specialized production for an unknown buyer. Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2020 In the resulting economy, trade was used simply to exchange surplus goods for other types of surplus produced by other demesnes, rather than to spur specialized production for an unknown buyer. Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2020 A couple of centuries or so later, the peninsula became part of a Spanish land grant, and the demesne of Manuel Dominguez as his Rancho San Pedro. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 Now, 15 seasons later, Whittingham has beamed himself to a different sphere, a rare demesne of security, a comfort zone as wide as Jimmy Kimmel’s, hovering consistently in a most lofty realm. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021 In Loki, the titular character finds himself in the bizarre (almost Brazil style) demesne of the Time Keepers, an organization devoted to ensuring the sanctity of the timeline. Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021 Still, enough of the original grounds remain as part of Biltmore’s grandeur as to suggest, even today, a demesne with a castle at its center. Stuart Ferguson, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demesne
Noun
  • All but one evacuation zone had been lifted by 9 p.m. but the roughly 250 people remained in an mandatory evacuation area, according to El Dorado County officials.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
  • Their departure suggests movement into strategic positions across the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, or Gulf of Oman—all key zones within CENTCOM area of responsibility, analysts said.
    Amira El-Fekki‎ John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • That’s the domain of humans: the executive who senses when to pivot, the founder who intuits product-market fit before the metrics appear, the storyteller who moves a room, the leader who earns trust in a single conversation.
    Dror Berman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • So how exactly did the former domain of couples’ massages and cucumber water become the next frontier in medicine?
    Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The Illini won that regular-season finale Nov. 30, beating the Wildcats 38-28 to reclaim the Land of Lincoln Trophy behind Aidan Laughery’s career-high 172 rushing yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Luke Altmyer’s 170 passing yards with two total touchdowns.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • The young tight end caught just 19 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
  • Inside safety: Anything that is plugged into an electrical outlet is dangerous to touch when a thunderstorm is in the area.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, it’s never made anything less than a good one, with a number of them ranking in the excellent-to-stone-cold-classic realm.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
  • The first in the series, Crown of War and Shadow, introduces readers to a complex mystical realm, thrilling action sequences and a new sweeping love story.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
  • Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Sacramento and San Francisco are several larger cities within AT&T’s coverage regions.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Working as part of a collaboration often scrubs the more human elements from the story, those moments that might be unflattering are the moments that remind people that these mythic figures of our imagination are, in fact, flawed humans, just like you and me.
    Brendan O’Meara June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
  • The third element involves moving the listing to multiple listing services, or MLS, and onto aggregation sites like Zillow.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Some parks, however, are blessed with ample indoor options.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Sky Zone trampoline park features a variety of fun activities such as a Ninja Warrior Course, Zip Lines, a Toddler Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball and Parkour Blox.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025

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“Demesne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demesne. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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