kingdoms

noun

plural of kingdom
as in realms
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a studio head who was once the undisputed ruler of the kingdom of Hollywood

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Recent Examples of kingdoms The empire did not expand further and eventually fragmented into smaller kingdoms. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Gwayne wants Daeron to be made King of the Reach and various other kingdoms loyal to the Greens, while Rhaenyra can claim the rest. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 For a long time, our leading hypothesis was bullying and violence, but that may be a bit impractical, given their kingdoms are vast networks of tunnels that can stretch for up to three kilometers. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 These stresses put pressure on all of the existing, interconnected kingdoms in the Mediterranean. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 In the center of the crest lies an iteration of the Spanish coat of arms representing the kingdoms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, going clockwise. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 The king of Mycenae, Agamemnon marshals the leaders of several Greek kingdoms to wage war on Troy after the disappearance of his brother’s wife, Helen (Lupita Nyong’o). — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 The set features merfolk, seals, homarids and deities that rule over the undersea plane of Nauctis amidst tensions brewing between two warring kingdoms. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 July 2026 Mysore was one of the most powerful kingdoms in southern India; its military was among the more modernized and effective fighting forces in the hodgepodge of principalities that made up India’s political map at the time. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdoms
  1. realms
  2. areas
  3. domains
  4. departments
  5. spheres
  6. provinces
  7. walks
  8. fields
Noun
  • The Avengers Pavilion coming to Stark Expo at Hong Kong Disneyland will take guests across realms.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The realms of roots music and Americana are also rife with pop possibilities.
    — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of realms
Noun
  • Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • New Atlas The park can be found next to Bonghwa Middle School, not far from Mangu Station, and is reachable via numerous buses from other areas of Seoul.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of areas
Noun
  • Then the criminals set up malicious websites on the fake domains.
    — David Berreby, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge is that manganese telluride normally forms multiple magnetic domains, which can point in different directions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of domains
Noun
  • The departments alleged that the school district violated parental rights protected by FERPA.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While discussing the city’s overall youth violence prevention strategy Tuesday night, council members Lisa Kaplan and Mai Vang both suggested reassessing oversight of the program to create more cohesion with other departments doing similar work.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of departments
Noun
  • As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Such habits eventually enable young adults not only to navigate the online world – but also to interact and flourish in the spheres of higher education, work, and civic participation.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of spheres
Noun
  • Indonesian authorities initially issued the tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.
    — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrations were also held in provinces across Afghanistan, where Taliban flags and posters emblazoned with slogans in praise of the Taliban’s return to power were displayed along major roads and marketplaces.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of provinces
Noun
  • Dog walking is becoming a dawn-or-dusk activity, with governments in high heat zones advising owners against midday walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their deep lineup made Kent work, drawing five walks in four-plus innings against the 23-year-old.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of walks
Noun
  • Together, the three scents form the latest collection for Xerjoff Blends, a series of unique fragrances born from the perfume house’s work with notable brands and influential people rooted in culturally significant fields.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Changes in the geopolitical situation and advances in military fields like hypersonic weapon systems are driving a push for deployable launch infrastructure.
    — David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fields

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