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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
In addition to brand acquisitions and the pursuit of fashion dominance, the pair have also competed in the realm of philanthropy: Pinault’s family investment company, Groupe Artémis, pledged a sizable $113 million to support Notre Dame’s rebuilding efforts.
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Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
What To Do See A Show Grand Prairie has lots to offer in the realm of live entertainment.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady have entered the realm of ownership as the two NBA Hall of Famers become limited partners in the Buffalo Bills ownership group.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
While the expansive realm of elegant kitchen design ideas includes plenty of fabulous galley kitchen ideas, few prospective buyers walk into a dwelling featuring the narrow layout and think: Yay!
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
What To Do See A Show Grand Prairie has lots to offer in the realm of live entertainment.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady have entered the realm of ownership as the two NBA Hall of Famers become limited partners in the Buffalo Bills ownership group.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
While the expansive realm of elegant kitchen design ideas includes plenty of fabulous galley kitchen ideas, few prospective buyers walk into a dwelling featuring the narrow layout and think: Yay!
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
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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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Instead of focusing solely on saturated areas, ask where healthcare innovation is genuinely lacking.Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Text approved in June by Warner’s committee aimed to clarify the scope of the 702 program but was excised from the text of the NDAA earlier this month, reportedly at the urging of Ohio Republican Mike Turner, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, among others.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 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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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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Other elements of good sleep hygiene include not using screens before sleep and optimizing your sleep environment with a cool, quiet and dark place.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn).Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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On average, the court takes six months to issue an opinion but given the extent of the proceedings, a decision isn’t expected until late in 2025.Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Then, at the end of the quarter, quarterback Aidan O’Connell was knocked out of the game and carted off the field with a knee injury and an air cast on his leg.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Inside, guests can enjoy a chic black-and-white photo booth and admire mannequins showcasing Skims’ coveted collection in a diverse range of shades.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Police departments in those jurisdictions generally do not help ICE carry out street-level arrests, and jails will not hold immigration violators charged with traffic offenses, or in some cases violent felonies.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The department has been working with a partial revenue share from the conference over the past two seasons — about $19 million annually — but will begin receiving a full share of about $38-$40 million a year starting in 2025.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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