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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a major figure in the classical music firmament
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Recent Examples of firmament
Founded by cousins Sam and Jeff King, and celebrating 80 years since their fathers began launching restaurants, King’s has become a part of the firmament of California seafood.
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
For Dua Lipa and now Rodrigo, concert records are a logical extension of their place in the pop firmament.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The size and fervor of his audiences spoke to his place in the conservative firmament.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The film, which the Library of Congress says is the most-viewed in history, is considered to be part of the Hollywood firmament, a nearly 90-year ode to the enduring power of the medium.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
For Dua Lipa and now Rodrigo, concert records are a logical extension of their place in the pop firmament.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The size and fervor of his audiences spoke to his place in the conservative firmament.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The film, which the Library of Congress says is the most-viewed in history, is considered to be part of the Hollywood firmament, a nearly 90-year ode to the enduring power of the medium.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
Noun
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Reading the mood of the incoming sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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At Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference, industry leaders discussed how their businesses have entered new territories, built new lines of business, embraced fresh investment strategies and even considered entering into the realm of the absurd.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the strange, shadowy realm of dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tabor and Sheriff Jay Cantrell both said the new quarantine space, along with other spaces being added for medical care, the intake and release of detainees, and court proceedings may allow the sheriff's office to open some areas to new programming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Local and state officials criticized the immigration operation in the area Friday.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cue, a wind-appropriate domain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Downloads hosted on unfamiliar domains or file-sharing sites should be treated as unsafe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Depending on which elements are involved, airglow can appear in subtle shades of green, red or orange.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ordered SNAP benefits to be paid from the department's contingency fund, but confusion continued over the issue Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry said at a press conference last week that LSU and its athletic department are not broken.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But by the early 19th century, some mathematicians had started exploring other kinds of geometric spaces — ones that aren’t flat but rather curved like a sphere or saddle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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While reading the script, Price also came across the concept of a Dyson sphere, a structure that harnesses power from the sun.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The next time Hamilton had the ball, Sculley hit Oliver crossing the middle of the field for a 90-yard touchdown.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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