Thesaurus results for REALM

realm

noun

ˈrelm

Definition of realm

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 The philosophy of enoughness doesn’t restrict attainment in any realm of life. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Long used in pagan rituals and spell casting—typically placed on dedicated altars—candles are seen as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 However, their soaring popularity has given way to a whole new realm of experimental substances that don’t have the rigor of regulated safety testing and clinical trials behind them. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026 These developments have intensified debate in Caribbean Commonwealth realms over whether to retain the British monarch as head of state. — Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for realm

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Noun

Segovia scooped a lofted pass into the penalty area for Messi, who reached it between two defenders but wasn’t in position to send a header goalbound.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Adorable boutiques, vintage shops, and cafés are featured throughout the downtown area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of area

Noun

The subpoenas were served last week, according to the records, and show the broadening scope of the DOJ’s efforts to pressure California officials ahead of the midterm election.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The sheer scope of Christian belief systems makes attitudes to aliens among believers difficult to pin down, Eire says.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

But the company is no longer signing many large new contracts for spaceflight services, at least in the traditional launch and in-space flight domains.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
Hackers are creating malicious domains that impersonate the AnyPS5 and KytyPS5 projects.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of domain

Noun

Shame, disgust, anger, sadness and confusion equally course through Lucy, who starts wondering about the extent of Philip’s criminality.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Ruthless binary pronouncements, delivered without elaboration, were the extent of Gregory’s critical perspective.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Japanese sweet potatoes have a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the spicy, crunchy elements of chaat.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
The family spent approximately $1,500 on dirt and ballfield materials and another $500 on indoor decorations, bringing the total for those elements to around $2,000.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of element

Noun

The organ has an imposing physical presence, but its expressive range can become constricting over 13 tracks.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of range

Noun

The crash, which occurred in a flat stretch surrounded by olive fields in between the towns of Urda and Los Yébenes, left carriages shredded into bits of metal and other material, scattering debris down a gravel slope.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Understanding these effects could help identify the physical limits of controlling electrons with rapidly oscillating light fields.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of field

Noun

After 20 years as physical education department chair, Jurupa Valley’s flag football head coach Giselle Kendall is retiring.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Critics have been literally flocking to speak publicly against the cameras, as city officials and police departments have held town halls in all of metro Atlanta’s four largest counties since August.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

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