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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 original Aegon was the first to unite the kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.
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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
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland The rugged coastline of County Clare served as a dramatic setting in Harry Potter, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s County Clare’s rugged coastline, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Over the course of decades, the Nationalists clashed with the Communist Party led by future dictator Mao Zedong, the Japanese Empire (which controlled the formerly Chinese island of Taiwan), and various warlords seeking to carve out their own kingdoms amid the chaos.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Attacks on other Gulf states Qatar and Bahrain also came under attack, piercing the kingdoms’ polished image as luxurious havens in an unstable region.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
But these are relatively new arrivals on Earth; all three kingdoms are less than one billion years old.
—Big Think, 17 Feb. 2026
The burial ground dates back to a significant time in English history, when regional kingdoms started to form and consolidate power.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland The rugged coastline of County Clare served as a dramatic setting in Harry Potter, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s County Clare’s rugged coastline, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Over the course of decades, the Nationalists clashed with the Communist Party led by future dictator Mao Zedong, the Japanese Empire (which controlled the formerly Chinese island of Taiwan), and various warlords seeking to carve out their own kingdoms amid the chaos.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Attacks on other Gulf states Qatar and Bahrain also came under attack, piercing the kingdoms’ polished image as luxurious havens in an unstable region.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
But these are relatively new arrivals on Earth; all three kingdoms are less than one billion years old.
—Big Think, 17 Feb. 2026
The burial ground dates back to a significant time in English history, when regional kingdoms started to form and consolidate power.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdoms
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Mortal Kombat 2 will focus on the Mortal Kombat tournament, the big battle in which warriors from different realms face off against one another in a fight to the bloody finish.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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For Aristotle, relationships are a portal into the realms of the vast and mysterious universe.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company combines laser systems with radio frequency counter-drone tools and kinetic interceptors to address evolving threats across domains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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For complex domains like legal services or healthcare, defining and tracking output quality is far harder.—
Michael Jacobides,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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This story is republished via CT Community News, a service of the Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative, an organization sponsored by journalism departments at college and university campuses across the state.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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On March 24, the Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisor Margaret Abe Koga with support and input from our county’s labor unions, ordered a comprehensive study on AI use across county departments, to set guidelines so future technology solutions improve jobs instead of replacing them.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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The outlet considers recommendations from reporters and sources from around the world, and highlights leaders in the political, business and artistic spheres.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, rich coal deposits stretched across northern Chinese provinces continue to feed power plants and backstop renewable supply, in a reminder that China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, has yet to kick its fossil fuel habit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Seoul receives an average of 2,148 hours of sunshine annually, and Kim said provinces such as South Jeolla and Jeju Island receive 100 hours more than the capital.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Orioles starter Chris Bassitt matched Bibee, blanking the Guardians for five innings despite four walks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Manny Machado, showing great command of the smaller zone, has juiced numerous rallies with walks such as his leadoff effort against Mariners closer Andres Munoz that began Wednesday’s game-winning, five-run rally.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The women farmers agree that in the chile pepper fields, the demanding nature of the work discourages men.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bartolo was born and raised in the Arkansas River Valley, where water rights sell-offs to Front Range cities in the 1970s decimated farm fields and towns.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Kingdoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingdoms. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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