realm

noun

ˈrelm How to pronounce realm (audio)
Definition of realmnext
1
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence medieval history is really Professor Clinton's realm, so I'll let her answer your question

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2
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends a medical breakthrough that is within the realm of possibility

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Recent Examples of realm During the interview, Stewart expressed doubt about Meghan’s transition into the lifestyle realm. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 In his view, the benefits of testosterone therapy are often overstated, particularly in the realm of longevity. — Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 And women, being oppressed in that way in that realm, have been able nonetheless to engage with the more emotional maturity. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 The Targaryens have an unfair advantage in the realm, but with great dragons come great responsibility—and great opportunity to self-destruct. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for realm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
  1. area
  2. scope
  3. domain
  4. extent
  5. element
  6. range
  7. field
  8. department
Noun
  • Reese Esponda, who trains at the Houston-area gym owned by Biles' family, was fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said Sunday that fire activity had prevented them from quickly reaching the area amid steep, rough terrain.
    — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • The potential order is expected to focus on the childhood vaccine schedule and autism research, though the scope and timing of the action have yet to be finalized and could still change.
    — Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The designers also expanded the show’s scope far beyond New Mexico, using the Canary Islands, Albuquerque backlots and elaborate builds to stand in for locations ranging from Peru to Morocco.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • This is precisely the domain of litigation public relations—a discipline that rarely attracts public attention, yet increasingly shapes the outcome of corporate conflicts.
    — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In one scenario, Irregular also gave the models a fictional target company whose name unintentionally matched the domain of a real website.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of domain
Noun
  • Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is, which this case so well illustrates, that to the extent that the debtor has the ability reacquire the assets then potentially so does a creditor.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • These elements are produced alongside californium-252 and need to be separated during processing.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Scandium is considered a highly strategic rare earth element because of its unique properties.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Understanding how cardiac neurons function could lead to new therapies for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and myocardial infarctions.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • Binface, a serial candidate who has challenged prime ministers past and present, became the default challenger in a field of 34 candidates after the major parties boycotted the campaign as a political stunt by Farage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Arctic dreams Russian President Vladimir Putin has long envisioned the 3,500-mile route along Russia’s jagged Arctic coastline becoming a major artery for trade – and a driver of investment in Russian ports and oil and gas fields.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of field
Noun
  • Malte Krueger, a PhD who leads the sports science department at Bayer Leverkusen, heard about Biolyz’s trials at Dortmund and knew a couple of guys working as consultants with the startup.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than install a conventional luxury department-store anchor, Fontainebleau chose a retailer built around ease and joyful discovery.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of department

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