as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you'll have to ask that guy—the project is his fiefdom
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Recent Examples of fiefdom
Itay’s official cinematic and cultural organizations and departments have partnered effectively with the Venice Festival, even if those partnerships were often fraught with pressures as competing arts fiefdoms set bureaucrat against bureaucrat.
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Four days after the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria, the foreign powers that have carved the Arab-majority country up into competing fiefdoms are still trying to come to terms with a dizzying situation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Putin has given Kadyrov wide latitude to run Chechnya as his personal fiefdom in return for maintaining stability in the region.
—Reuters, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
People who focus on ‘building fiefdoms’ One thing Chaudhry pays attention to is how interviewees measure success.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Four days after the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria, the foreign powers that have carved the Arab-majority country up into competing fiefdoms are still trying to come to terms with a dizzying situation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Putin has given Kadyrov wide latitude to run Chechnya as his personal fiefdom in return for maintaining stability in the region.
—Reuters, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
People who focus on ‘building fiefdoms’ One thing Chaudhry pays attention to is how interviewees measure success.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiefdom
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The floor plan also accommodates a living room area with space for a couch, coffee table, floor lamp, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aimee used the medium of transmitting sound to establish a new realm of spirituality.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2025
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With this in mind, the startup costs listed below automatically assume that your website and domain are included.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The character is due to enter the public domain in 2034.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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On March 20, Trump ordered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the department to the extent that she’s authorized to do so.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 925-943-5844 or the tip line at 925-943-5865.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Fiction as a Loophole A notable element of the technique is its reliance on fictional scenarios to bypass filters.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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May is the time to invest wisely, delegate responsibly, and set the foundations of your kingdom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The oil-rich kingdom has significantly increased defense spending since 2015, largely driven by its military involvement in Yemen against the Houthi rebels, alongside investments in modernization and advanced weaponry, including recent arms deals with the U.S. to bolster its capabilities.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas 11, Texas A&M 5 — End 8th Inning Justin Thomas drew a 1-out walk and scored his third run in the eighth inning on Wehiwa Aloy's second RBI, a fielder's choice.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guests can enjoy peaceful walks through pine forests, bike rides along scenic trails, indulge in treatments at the spa, or simply relax by the pool.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Every now and then in the music video, released a few weeks ago, cotton field scenes from the film blink on the screen.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2025
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Our sheep happily ate the uprooted forest that was deposited in their fields.—
Barbara Kingsolver,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fiefdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiefdom. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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