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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
Forgetting Derry’s communal traumas is as much a part of the town’s firmament as the scenic canals, the nearby Air Force base where Charlotte’s hubby Leroy (Jovan Adepo) has been newly posted, and the dilapidated house at 29 Neibolt Street.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This is about an important position within the firmament of government.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Probably nobody really took it that personally, but all the victory laps she’s been taking over the last two years felt incomplete — like a lap-ette — without a proper major SoCal show to celebrate her ascendance into the pop firmament.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But the first step is cementing her place in the country music firmament as a singer-songwriter with an engaging, relatable story to share with fans.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This is about an important position within the firmament of government.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Probably nobody really took it that personally, but all the victory laps she’s been taking over the last two years felt incomplete — like a lap-ette — without a proper major SoCal show to celebrate her ascendance into the pop firmament.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But the first step is cementing her place in the country music firmament as a singer-songwriter with an engaging, relatable story to share with fans.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
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Numerical simulations showcased that lightning-like discharges can occur in solid materials just a few centimeters wide, rather than across kilometers of sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But with complete control of the skies Hegseth said the air forces would use 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-pound precision bombs with additional planes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Strictly within the realm of football, Kelce is one of the most recognizable athletes in the country’s most-popular sport after racking up 11 selections to the Pro Bowl and the eighth-most catches (1,080) in NFL history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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Open calls for actors Open auditions, known in the regional theater realm as Equity Principal Auditions, are a reality of being a professional theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Not only are the beaches less crowded (but no less beautiful), the surrounding area is also strikingly green and mountainous—especially on the drive in from the airport.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hey, that guy is well into the public domain.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite its dangerous reputation, accidents in the main La Grave ski domain are extremely rare.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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That criticism helped spur a push in Lakewood to create an independent civilian oversight board for the city’s police department.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The impasse has triggered the partial shutdown of the department, which also affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Genuine courtesy strengthens your reputation across all spheres.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His technique evokes a social sphere that’s filled with norms and rules, traditions and laws.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins shot a dominant 58% from the field, well outdoing the solid 43% for the Trojans.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Inside a conference hall roughly the size of a football field sat hundreds of people—ambassadors, politicians, and scholars.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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