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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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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
Currently, tax incentives in the US are exclusively the realm of states and municipalities.
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The song leaked beyond the realm of people in on the joke to curious outsiders; it’s been co-signed by celebrities like J-pop singers Kohmi Hirose and Ano.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 14 May 2025
In the realm of crypto, though, a backlash against Trump’s ventures may be mounting in Congress.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The song leaked beyond the realm of people in on the joke to curious outsiders; it’s been co-signed by celebrities like J-pop singers Kohmi Hirose and Ano.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 14 May 2025
In the realm of crypto, though, a backlash against Trump’s ventures may be mounting in Congress.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
Noun
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On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Avoiding areas with a lot of tree coverage or power lines.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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The scope for Wieffer, O’Riley and Gomez to improve in their second seasons at Brighton provides hope of bridging the gap.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Are these films more intimate in scope, or has there been there a shift in scale?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Environmental programs tend to be organized by geographic domain and discipline—the National Water Quality Program of the US Geological Survey, NSF’s Arctic Observing Network, and the US Forest Service, for instance.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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If there was a strategic view, then India would already have a larger gamut of options going in various domains.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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The common element is that a single federal judge in one of 94 regional districts paused a policy for the entire country while the case is being litigated.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a personal tragedy shakes Colin into consciousness, the only element that manages to pierce Ray’s exterior long enough to let his sub in.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Thus, to the extent that the IEEPA’s language is unclear, the major questions doctrine suggests that the law should be construed to not permit these tariffs.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
13 May 2025
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The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Rahm’s score of 5 over on the Green Mile was the second worst of any player in the field Sunday.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In any field, whether that be policy, education, or business, Susan’s approach can yield great benefits, simply by broadening our perspectives and encouraging adaptability.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Specifically, researchers discovered a link between a heart failure diagnosis and having problems with a broad range of mental processes, such as memory, paying attention, and planning.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Arts Alliance has backed a diverse range of companies, including Ocado, Lastminute, Picturehouse Cinemas, LoveFilm, Arts Alliance Media, Metfilm Studios, Metfilm School, and Park Circus.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The city of New Orleans and its police department urged residents and visitors to stay vigilant during the manhunt and report any suspicious activity, WDSU reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Prioritize Communication With Department Heads Prioritizing strong relationships and consistent communication with department heads can help.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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