realm

noun

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2
: sphere, domain
within the realm of possibility
3
: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Examples of realm in a Sentence

new discoveries in the realm of medicine in political and legal realms
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 That's being challenged now in so many ways—in the realm of AI and the prevalence of misinformation as a weapon, whether on social media or in politics and elsewhere. Corey Seymour, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 Red light therapy masks have been making a huge splash in the realm of skincare. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025 In the realm of legal technology, OpenText's Discovery suite, featuring Axcelerate, supports eDiscovery and investigations. Gurufocus, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realm

Word History

Etymology

Middle English realme, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame, from Latin regimen control — more at regimen

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of realm was in the 13th century

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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realm. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

realm

noun
1
2
: field of influence or activity
the realm of art

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