firmament

noun

ˈfər-mə-mənt How to pronounce firmament (audio)
Definition of firmamentnext
1
as in sky
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the stars in the firmament twinkled ever so brightly

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2
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 In that era, daytime television occupied a bigger space in the cultural firmament. — Literary Hub, 3 June 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 What sets Cili Nochi apart in the crowded firmament of contemporary design is its refusal to exoticize resilience. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Along with Kate Middleton’s equally successful trip to Italy, palace officials were prompted to green-light one more high-profile visit, this time by the brightest stars in the royal firmament. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for firmament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
  1. sky
  2. realm
  3. area
  4. domain
  5. element
  6. department
  7. sphere
  8. field
Noun
  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • The court also limited its ruling to the realm of sports, leaving for another day fights over bathroom and locker room access for trans students.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Sporting nirvana When Fernández’s header hit the net nearly 10 minutes later, those Argentines ascended into a realm of sporting nirvana that might come along once or twice in a lifetime.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • The first, Victus Nox, was launched by Firefly Aerospace in September 2023, and was focused on space domain awareness capabilities.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
    — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of domain
Noun
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of department
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  • More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.
    — Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of sphere
Noun
  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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