as in realms
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a studio head who was once the undisputed ruler of the kingdom of Hollywood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kingdoms
Set in 2093, the film follows young filmmaker Kuve (Abraham Joseph) who travels to the remote village of Umata to document the aftermath of a devastating war that outlawed post-2040s technology and brought ancient kingdoms back to life.
—
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Earlier this year, Quinn pounced on the opportunity to cast Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as star-crossed fae princes from feuding kingdoms who (spoiler) have been knocking boots in secret.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 1 June 2026
While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.
—Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Absolute kingdoms of the '90s and early-2000s.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
All kingdoms crumble, though, and after a decade-plus reign, the cupcake was left behind—an aging monarch overthrown by Dominique Ansel’s cronut, and the neophilic nature of social media feeds.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Aegon was the first to unite the kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
As in many kingdoms, behind every Mughal emperor, there sat a line of ambitious sons, extraordinary mothers, rival siblings, and occasionally some very inconvenient relatives.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Earlier this year, Quinn pounced on the opportunity to cast Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as star-crossed fae princes from feuding kingdoms who (spoiler) have been knocking boots in secret.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 1 June 2026
While other rulers of the era relied on religious omens or superstition to guide their kingdoms, Aristotle taught the young prince that the universe could be understood through human reason and keen observation.
—Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Absolute kingdoms of the '90s and early-2000s.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
All kingdoms crumble, though, and after a decade-plus reign, the cupcake was left behind—an aging monarch overthrown by Dominique Ansel’s cronut, and the neophilic nature of social media feeds.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The original Aegon was the first to unite the kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
As in many kingdoms, behind every Mughal emperor, there sat a line of ambitious sons, extraordinary mothers, rival siblings, and occasionally some very inconvenient relatives.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdoms
Noun
-
Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
-
The practice has now practically become standard in certain realms of indie watchmaking.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Noun
-
Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
-
Supercell thunderstorms are expected to charge through these areas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
While Copilot has blanket permission to send requests to Microsoft domains, guardrails restrict requests to untrusted sites.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
-
Building upon the success of the baseline VAMPIRE system, L3Harris has incorporated additional sensor capabilities, precision weapons, electronic jammers, and non-kinetic effectors for use across several domains.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Noun
-
Now, just two years later under a new governor, health departments are scrambling to adjust to a 70% reduction in funding that started July 1 thanks to the newest two-year state budget the legislature approved this spring.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
-
As luxury houses have set up dedicated departments to manage their VIP relations, the nature of the job has evolved.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
-
When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
In some provinces, electricity costs are halved for facilities using chips.—
Joe Ngai,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
-
The second model was based on geographic spread of the virus as people traveled from the DRC’s provinces of Ituri and Nord Kivu across the border to Uganda.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Noun
-
The Pirates will now work to get that number much lower as walks and a lack of control still tend to haunt Soto in certain situations.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
-
In addition to their spacious design and plush comfort, the sneakers are outfitted in a breathable mesh material that provides airflow during long walks, sweaty workouts, and more.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
-
Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kingdoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingdoms. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
