Thesaurus results for FIRMAMENT

firmament

noun

ˈfər-mə-mənt

Definition of firmament

as in sky

the expanse of air surrounding the earth the stars in the firmament twinkled ever so brightly

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as in realm

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a major figure in the classical music firmament

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Recent Examples of firmament Meanwhile, Serrano and Sarah Benady, CEO of Jacquemus, are new additions to the federation’s board of directors, which includes a wider swath of the Paris fashion firmament. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 It’s been more than 46 years since the ’80s began, and much of the musical firmament of that time – from boomboxes to an MTV that played music videos from Duran Duran, the Go-Go’s and the Cars – is gone. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 14 July 2026 The stars in the firmament may be Yosemite and Yellowstone, but there are countless others. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament. — Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for firmament

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Noun

Video recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment the aircraft plunged from the sky, before striking near the roadway and exploding.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The jet can be seen rapidly descending from the sky before crashing nose-first into the ground and immediately exploding into a massive fireball.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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Across Connecticut well-wishers issued statements well out of the realm of any party politics, just two days before very significant midterm elections.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
ACOTARians couldn’t wait to get their hands on the newest installment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and return to the faerie realm of Prythian to catch up with the Archeron sisters.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

Segovia scooped a lofted pass into the penalty area for Messi, who reached it between two defenders but wasn’t in position to send a header goalbound.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Adorable boutiques, vintage shops, and cafés are featured throughout the downtown area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of area

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Japanese sweet potatoes have a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the spicy, crunchy elements of chaat.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
The family spent approximately $1,500 on dirt and ballfield materials and another $500 on indoor decorations, bringing the total for those elements to around $2,000.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of element

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After 20 years as physical education department chair, Jurupa Valley’s flag football head coach Giselle Kendall is retiring.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Critics have been literally flocking to speak publicly against the cameras, as city officials and police departments have held town halls in all of metro Atlanta’s four largest counties since August.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

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Other new displays include Lightwave, an immersive tunnel of moving and fixed chrome spheres; Cosmic Garden, a glowing hillside inspired by meditative sand gardens; and Fairy Forest, featuring glowing orbs and illuminated mushrooms.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
The Islamophobic baiting scams identified by researchers operate in the overlapping spheres of right-wing politics, cryptocurrency and conspiratorial belief.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sphere

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The collaboration will see Thea Energy and MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) test a full-field, full-force planar encircling coil for the company’s Eos stellarator.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Despite a tough primary, Ford pulled out the win in the crowded field.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

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