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as in domain
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the view that the issue is not in the demesne of the courts and is something that should be decided by the state legislature
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as in yard
the area around and belonging to a building
the mansion's huge demesne covers more than 100 acres
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Recent Examples of demesne
In the resulting economy, trade was used simply to exchange surplus goods for other types of surplus produced by other demesnes, rather than to spur specialized production for an unknown buyer.
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Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2020
A couple of centuries or so later, the peninsula became part of a Spanish land grant, and the demesne of Manuel Dominguez as his Rancho San Pedro.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Now, 15 seasons later, Whittingham has beamed himself to a different sphere, a rare demesne of security, a comfort zone as wide as Jimmy Kimmel’s, hovering consistently in a most lofty realm.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
In Loki, the titular character finds himself in the bizarre (almost Brazil style) demesne of the Time Keepers, an organization devoted to ensuring the sanctity of the timeline.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
Still, enough of the original grounds remain as part of Biltmore’s grandeur as to suggest, even today, a demesne with a castle at its center.
—Stuart Ferguson, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2017
Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2020
A couple of centuries or so later, the peninsula became part of a Spanish land grant, and the demesne of Manuel Dominguez as his Rancho San Pedro.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Now, 15 seasons later, Whittingham has beamed himself to a different sphere, a rare demesne of security, a comfort zone as wide as Jimmy Kimmel’s, hovering consistently in a most lofty realm.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
In Loki, the titular character finds himself in the bizarre (almost Brazil style) demesne of the Time Keepers, an organization devoted to ensuring the sanctity of the timeline.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
Still, enough of the original grounds remain as part of Biltmore’s grandeur as to suggest, even today, a demesne with a castle at its center.
—Stuart Ferguson, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demesne
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New Jersey mayors pen letter demanding action on mysterious drone sightings The agency issued a temporary no-drone zone during Saturday afternoon's Army-Navy Game taking place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The impressive lobby-level facility keeps kids entertained with several engaging facilities like a zipline, a performance stage, a splatter room, and a slime zone, among many others.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Think of an organization in any domain that has achieved something big in the last few decades.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The imposter site was created by a company called Namecheap Inc. on Nov. 22, a week before the Instagram video was shared, according to the domain information tool WHOIS.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hurts only threw for 108 yards in that game and wide receiver AJ Brown criticized the passing offense after the matchup.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles started out slinging: Hurts up the seam to Grant Calcaterra for 22 yards; Hurts to Brown on a 7-yard slant; Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a 20-yard crosser.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, critics say landlines are a crucial service for people who live in rural areas with limited cell service, particularly older people who are more likely to rely on landlines.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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California’s three largest utility companies are all considering shutting off power in regions where dangerously strong winds are expected to heighten wildfire risk this week.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies. 4.IESE Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, a small section of the park was cordoned off with blue and white police tape, giving divers an area to change and get in the water.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Albany Police Department reported at 4:35 p.m. officers responded to the park near its lake house for a report of two juveniles who had fallen through the ice.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Demesne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demesne. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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