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
However, Uso has also demonstrated his capabilities as a singles competitor, achieving notable milestones such as winning the prestigious Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and capturing the WWE Intercontinental Championship, showcasing his versatility and appeal beyond the tag team realm.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Likewise, in the economic realm, AI’s benefits will be driven by its reach.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
Partners in a dive bar at the time, House wanted to have a wine to serve patrons, but wasn’t happy with the wine available in that realm.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The medicine wheel represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of one's being, and the continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realms.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Likewise, in the economic realm, AI’s benefits will be driven by its reach.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
Partners in a dive bar at the time, House wanted to have a wine to serve patrons, but wasn’t happy with the wine available in that realm.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The medicine wheel represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of one's being, and the continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realms.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Jones Road Wildfire was first spotted at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 22 in the Greenwood Wildlife Management area in Waretown, New Jersey, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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This identifies patterns in scope, team composition, timelines and customer feedback to reveal success or failure predictors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Last year, for example, the mission team shifted the scope into one-gyro mode after yet another of the devices failed.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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With this in mind, the startup costs listed below automatically assume that your website and domain are included.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Into the last decades of the twentieth century, the laws of war were almost exclusively the domain of military lawyers and humanitarians at the Red Cross.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The United States intends to press Russia to formally acknowledge Ukraine's right to maintain its own military and defense industry as a core element of any future peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, people familiar with the negotiations told Bloomberg News.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, the extent of the imports surprised many analysts.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The man was taken to an area hospital but the extent of his injury has not been disclosed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Once both players are on the field, Reid envisions a healthy competition for playing time and invaluable depth.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Understanding how attackers adapt helps refine defenses based on what actually works in the field.—
Nick Rieniets,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Now Trump is once again withdrawing the U.S. After Francis' 2015 encyclical, researchers examined a broad range of views, well beyond the President.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many researchers attribute the rise in diagnoses to more widespread screening and the inclusion of a broader range of behaviors to describe the condition.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth ordered each military department to review its military Equal Opportunity (EO) and civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, according to a memo dated Thursday and released Friday.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dugan’s criminal complaint shows she has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest, and obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a federal department or agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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