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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
By the turn of the 20th century, Fanny held several high-altitude records for women and had ice-axed her way into the firmament of the world’s greatest climbers.
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Charles Curkin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The invisible firmament is sustained not by the defiance of national sovereignty, as Srinivasan recommends, but by its clever manipulation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
So, why is this troubling policy still a part of the higher education firmament?
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Her take on her hit, performed from a stage set like a messy bedsit, complete with washing machine, was the night’s most compelling musical moment and confirmation of a bright new star in the dimming U.K. firmament.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Charles Curkin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The invisible firmament is sustained not by the defiance of national sovereignty, as Srinivasan recommends, but by its clever manipulation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
So, why is this troubling policy still a part of the higher education firmament?
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Her take on her hit, performed from a stage set like a messy bedsit, complete with washing machine, was the night’s most compelling musical moment and confirmation of a bright new star in the dimming U.K. firmament.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Worries about Trump’s tariffs Under overcast skies in Taipei, about 2,500 Taiwanese union members began a march at the presidential office, representing sectors from fisheries to telecommunications.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 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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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Don’t leave without stopping into Apalachicola Bee Company to sample and purchase the area’s world-famous Florida tupelo honey See The Victorian Homes In The Historic District Apalachicola is one of the Sunshine State’s most historic cities, having been officially named in 1831.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 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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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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Meyer, a captain of Truck 29, joined the department in 1996 and spent most of his nearly 30-year career on the West Side.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is likely to be five or six players making up the centre back department next season.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Expanding the goods trade war into the financial sphere would be a significant escalation by the U.S., and remains highly unlikely.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Further east, when Arcadia joined the sphere of concern as the fire erratically tore through the San Gabriel foothills, the city’s fire chief successfully advocated for unified commanders to issue more widespread evacuations than initially proposed.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a field with few successors, Hill holds fast to the values of tradition, discipline, and legacy.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once both players are on the field, Reid envisions a healthy competition for playing time and invaluable depth.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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