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
From enchanted kingdoms to the streets of today, members of the Art Directors Guild craft the environments that bring film, television, and theater to life.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the profitable slave trade continued, crucial to the colonial order that the leaders of these and other European kingdoms had decided to build.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Across kingdoms, the same basic layout helps animals see, move and protect their bodies.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
Her debut novel is a bloody reimagining of The Little Mermaid, exploring the ripple effects of how Arielle’s choices affect two kingdoms and two generations.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Altman is not alone in building kingdoms.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
In Ember & Ice, a three-part Quinn original, Williams and Storrie star as Dane and Finn, two fae princes from the rival Solari and Lunare kingdoms, according to a release.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
There were a variety of light exhibits from horoscope themed lights to icy kingdoms and romantic picturesque hearts and roses for couples to enjoy.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the profitable slave trade continued, crucial to the colonial order that the leaders of these and other European kingdoms had decided to build.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Across kingdoms, the same basic layout helps animals see, move and protect their bodies.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
Her debut novel is a bloody reimagining of The Little Mermaid, exploring the ripple effects of how Arielle’s choices affect two kingdoms and two generations.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Altman is not alone in building kingdoms.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
In Ember & Ice, a three-part Quinn original, Williams and Storrie star as Dane and Finn, two fae princes from the rival Solari and Lunare kingdoms, according to a release.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
There were a variety of light exhibits from horoscope themed lights to icy kingdoms and romantic picturesque hearts and roses for couples to enjoy.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdoms
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This annual showcase is tied to Rolling Stone‘s annual Future of Music issue, our look at what’s new and what’s next in all realms of music.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond this period, 2026 can bring many blessings in the realms of career, finance, creativity, innovation, protection, love, and family.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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How Koi uncovered DarkSpectre's hidden network The breakthrough came when Koi analysts examined two domains tied to ShadyPanda.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the models, NVIDIA released large-scale open datasets covering multiple domains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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But because of the lack of structure, the coach is involved in decisions across many different areas and departments.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The degree of knowledge required to stand out in this field is so high that a few leaders, including Breguet, have spent more than three decades at their maisons, often cycling through various departments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Where would the boundaries of such spheres fall in the Arctic or Pacific, for example?—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, AgroPlay has ventured beyond the world of music and into the spheres of sports and influencer management.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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The protests have spread to Iranian provinces as far west as Ilam, a Kurdish-majority region bordering Iraq, and Lorestan, both which have emerged as restive hotspots.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The protests have now spread to 180 cities in all 31 of the nation's provinces, according to the HRANA.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its hands and feet are shaped to grip stroller handles securely, letting parents attach it during walks or errands.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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On her advice, Reid began going for late-night walks and grabbing coffee in the early morning to avoid smelling the neighbor’s drugs.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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The fact that both these sports use rounded playing fields that are similar in size to an athletics track makes the transition easier, Coulson said.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Kingdoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingdoms. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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