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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
Multiple units can also be combined to create a larger development, unlocking potential in the realms of luxury hospitality and adventure travel.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
And understanding Coco as someone who designed by circumstance opened new realms for Blazy’s work.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
For decades, models of solar system formation dictated that the outer realms of the solar system were dominated by molecules like water and ammonia ice.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which originated as a 1992 arcade game by Midway Games, the Mortal Kombat films revolve around a series of martial arts tournaments held to determine the fate of realms like Earthrealm and Outworld.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Saturn retrograde in Pisces brings focus to less tangible realms such as faith, boundaries and the invisible threads that tie us together.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
His level of greatness is so ubiquitous that people use his namesake as a measuring stick in other realms.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
As the days shorten, leaves fall, and the earth prepares to rest, the veil between the physical and spiritual realms thin.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025
Back stateside, Auchincloss did a stint on the Newton City Council, in an immediate Boston suburb brimming with professional types in law, the sciences, academia, business, and other realms.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
And understanding Coco as someone who designed by circumstance opened new realms for Blazy’s work.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
For decades, models of solar system formation dictated that the outer realms of the solar system were dominated by molecules like water and ammonia ice.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which originated as a 1992 arcade game by Midway Games, the Mortal Kombat films revolve around a series of martial arts tournaments held to determine the fate of realms like Earthrealm and Outworld.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Saturn retrograde in Pisces brings focus to less tangible realms such as faith, boundaries and the invisible threads that tie us together.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
His level of greatness is so ubiquitous that people use his namesake as a measuring stick in other realms.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
As the days shorten, leaves fall, and the earth prepares to rest, the veil between the physical and spiritual realms thin.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025
Back stateside, Auchincloss did a stint on the Newton City Council, in an immediate Boston suburb brimming with professional types in law, the sciences, academia, business, and other realms.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realms
Noun
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate settlements use official or clearly named administrator domains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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That includes areas like multimedia rights, ticketing, premium seating and other commercial rights—the very domains such investors would be most interested in monetizing.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The characters are all based, to different extents, on real people.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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National committees, defending their narrow House edge, should allocate $5 million – $10 million to ads contrasting hallmark Democrat disorder in the political and social spheres with GOP solutions that are pro-business, pro-family, pro-law and order.—
Kristin Tate,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Usually delicate pearls were turned into XXL spheres with visible silver settings and telegraphed the idea of claws.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The system’s Targeting Electronics Optical Box (TEOB) provides onboard computing for day and night operations, allowing the quadruped to identify, track, and engage multiple targets with high precision at extended ranges.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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What follows are some of the government job openings listed by the county with pay ranges of $100,000 a year or more.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because monkeys bang on typewriters and kingdoms fall.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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America’s most steadfast allies in this bit of the 21st century are the Gulf monarchies, true and unapologetic kingdoms big on pomp and light on participation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Realms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realms. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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