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as in areas
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 confines
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 realms
When a mother tree is felled, the survival rate of many of its seedlings may be drastically reduced, a process not unlike the reciprocal feedback loop of Yggdrasill, whose deterioration in response to discord in the nine realms spells cosmic collapse.
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Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In Chinese myths, being an immortal can sort of feel like being a government employee — celestial bureaucracies make decisions that affect both the heavenly and mortal realms, and leaders of different immortal sects can engage in power plays and politics.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Natter’s responsibilities expanded into other realms.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The flow of all these resources toward Christian schools may seem unsurprising given the long history of conservative Christian support for vouchers, but the popular shift toward private education is actually a relatively new development within the most evangelical realms of American Christianity.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Prior to his new post, Peterson has established his credentials across the realms of M&A, monetization strategies, and finding growth opportunities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In Chinese myths, being an immortal can sort of feel like being a government employee — celestial bureaucracies make decisions that affect both the heavenly and mortal realms, and leaders of different immortal sects can engage in power plays and politics.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Natter’s responsibilities expanded into other realms.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The flow of all these resources toward Christian schools may seem unsurprising given the long history of conservative Christian support for vouchers, but the popular shift toward private education is actually a relatively new development within the most evangelical realms of American Christianity.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Prior to his new post, Peterson has established his credentials across the realms of M&A, monetization strategies, and finding growth opportunities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realms
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And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Turkey is also rapidly advancing its domestic defense capabilities across multiple domains with heavy military equipment such as its first aircraft carrier and jet fighters, positioning itself as a viable alternative to Western defense suppliers, including NATO allies.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The traditional client-vendor dynamic, defined by retainers, inflexible scopes and long approval cycles, no longer matches the speed or complexity of today’s business environment.—
Humphrey Ho,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Steve Madden Verdict Mesh Sneakers deliver in the color, texture, and comfort departments.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, that approach is not representative of the advanced work that occurs across the data departments within clubs.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2008 and 2016, the company released sets that were full spheres.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His judicial reach has extended deep into Brazil's political and digital spheres, with sweeping orders to block social media accounts linked to the January 2023 insurrection, sanctions against X (formerly Twitter), and criminal referrals for digital disinformation campaigns.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the Bronze Age and medieval centuries, Armenian vineyards thrived under the rule of kingdoms and monasteries.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Campeau designed with the natural world in mind, differentiating the kingdoms of Maui, O’ahu, and Hawaii through key geographic features in each.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
26 Aug. 2025
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Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the municipal and policy dimensions of happiness?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Realms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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