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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
High in the thin Alaskan air, where abundant oxygen had long abandoned such firmaments for lower altitude, five women knelt circled against the piercing cold.
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Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
High in the thin Alaskan air, where abundant oxygen had long abandoned such firmaments for lower altitude, five women knelt circled against the piercing cold.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Prices are, accordingly, among the highest in the steakhouse firmament, though slightly lower than those at The Grill and Bourbon Steak.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
High in the thin Alaskan air, where abundant oxygen had long abandoned such firmaments for lower altitude, five women knelt circled against the piercing cold.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Prices are, accordingly, among the highest in the steakhouse firmament, though slightly lower than those at The Grill and Bourbon Steak.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for firmament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
Noun
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Fireworks light up the sky over Bristol Harbor on the evening of July 3 and set the stage for July 4, with the Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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While comparing the skulls of common chipmunks and voles found in the Chicagoland area collected over the past 125 years, a team found evidence that these rodents have been adapting to life in an increasingly urban environment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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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
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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
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department or CRIMELINE at 800-423-8477 (TIPS).—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Soon, each department will need to make an additional 5.5% cut, said Davenport, whose office drafts the budget and leads labor negotiations.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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For Powell, who has worked in the American sports branding and marketing sphere for more than three decades, PSG still have a long way to go.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The transition to becoming a profitable husband requires intentional action in both personal and professional spheres.—
Willow Kai,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In April, Xi traveled to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to sign agreements on trade, technology, and other fields in a region that had, in recent years, developed deeper partnerships with the United States but was hit hard by Trump’s tariffs earlier that month.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In addition to the Vienna field study, the company offers courses to professional and civic leaders on housing policy and homelessness.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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