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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a major figure in the classical music firmament
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Recent Examples of firmament
The event, which featured almost the entire MAGA firmament on a bill that stretched for more than six hours, opened with a set by a Texas comedian and podcaster, Tony Hinchcliffe.
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Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Matt Futterman Is another Czech tennis star going to enter the firmament?
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
To much of the pop firmament, this might seem like a ho-hum event, one more online drop indistinguishable from all the others.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Matt Futterman Is another Czech tennis star going to enter the firmament?
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
To much of the pop firmament, this might seem like a ho-hum event, one more online drop indistinguishable from all the others.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
Noun
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The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Elser Hotel & Residences, Downtown Miami Located in Downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences embraces both luxury and sustainability, offering guests a stay that feels like home (if your home was a posh pad in the sky).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Haywood’s answer is that businesses should focus on areas where AI can drive the most impact, such as scaling support, personalizing interactions, or streamlining operations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how the storm impacted the area: How much snow did Sierra Nevada get during storm?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced understanding of consumer emotions, tonality, and sentiment—critical elements for brand building—remain domains where human insight currently outperforms AI capabilities.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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By the time defenders block one address or domain, new ones have already been assigned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Given the setting, the team sought to ensure minimal impact to the surrounding environment for the temporary space, which will be open through April 11 and channels elements of Najdi architecture and craftsmanship.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Kallenbach considers every element when mixing and kneading, including texture and flavor, and how the final product will come together.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The county’s budget and finance department will analyze vacant positions partially or fully funded by the county’s general fund.—
Destiny Torres,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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The African American architect from Philadelphia, who died in 1950 at age 68, was the first Black graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s architecture department and would ultimately become cohead of the renowned Horace Trumbauer firm.—
Evan Nicole Brown,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2025
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What to look for in a quality ice cube tray Shape Ice cube trays come in a variety of shapes, such as spheres, rectangles and half-moons.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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So, recommendation systems is this attempt of trying to break into like a larger sphere of different kinds of algorithms, things related to manipulating data and things which are present everywhere in tech and in industry, not just a maybe more niche domain.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Grimes scored in bunches against the Knicks on Tuesday and finished with a team-high 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field, 1-of-6 shooting from the three-point line and 9-of-10 from the foul line.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the field: A comeback 2-1 win on the road against D.C. United.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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