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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
This cinematic sleight of hand creates a dynamic approach to human bodies in the realm of disability and gender dysphoria — first as fantasy metaphor, then as direct political confrontation.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
This impromptu performance created a poetic intersection of two creative realms—music and fashion—each reflecting the other’s ability to evoke profound emotion and timeless elegance.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Jennifer, when curating her vintage realm, realized that the term has two sides: while some think of exuberant, flamboyant pieces gathered in one disorderly shop, others imagine vintage as high-end, inaccessible to the average customer.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
This version adds underground boxing to the source material’s underground street racing, but its criminal realm is more cartoonish than menacing.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
This impromptu performance created a poetic intersection of two creative realms—music and fashion—each reflecting the other’s ability to evoke profound emotion and timeless elegance.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Jennifer, when curating her vintage realm, realized that the term has two sides: while some think of exuberant, flamboyant pieces gathered in one disorderly shop, others imagine vintage as high-end, inaccessible to the average customer.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
This version adds underground boxing to the source material’s underground street racing, but its criminal realm is more cartoonish than menacing.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
Noun
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But a new study found coyotes were less inclined to seek out higher-income areas in their home ranges, preferring to stick to less-wealthy parts, surprising researchers.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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These changes were largely driven by territorial disputes as the United States expanded westward, with areas shifting between different territories and future states.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The effort would divert in-house teams from their core functions at a time when their role is expanding in scope, complexity, and significance.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Congress should expand the scope of this program and incentivize SBICs to offer long-term financing to small manufacturers, particularly in underserved areas.—
Dominick Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here’s Where Trump Is Winning—And Losing—In Court Specialized AI research agents are another development in this market, focusing on domains where literature searches are time-consuming.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The White House feels access to limited areas like the Oval Office and Air Force One shouldn't be guaranteed to a select few legacy outlets — but instead should be opened up to include both MAGA voices, and other new or niche nonpartisan publications with more domain expertise.—
Axios,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The episode featured all the elements of the new political order.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rows of small trees and bushes are wrapped snugly in covers to protect them from the elements.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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However, with the Russian death toll in Ukraine, which could be as high as 211,000, how veterans integrate into civilian life and how society views them may be shaped by the extent to which the truth of the war's human costs is revealed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Whilst Europeans may not appreciate the extent to which a ‘beggar thy neighbour’ philosophy is driven by US security policy, the White House is underestimating the value that America’s wide ranging financial, diplomatic and commercial infrastructure bring it.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kim Kardashian faces lawsuit amid her own legal training The suit comes amid Kardashian's nascent interest in entering the legal field.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Milwaukee shot a scorching 60.9 percent from the field and 4 of 9 (44.4 percent) from behind the arc in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sadly, this noble, ocean-going species is on the decline throughout its native range, with many runs listed as threatened or endangered.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is its first boutique, which also stocks its Cair range.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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But leaders of more than a dozen federal agencies and departments revolted and told employees, that the world's wealthiest man isn't their boss.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cherished veterans such as David West and Andrew Bogut made vital contributions to that department, too.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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