1
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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2
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
The couple who run the business did not start out in the gardening or landscaping realms, but learned it through decades of work.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The Warriors have pushed him to be a beast on the glass, but historically, players rarely change their stripes in this realm, and his rebound rate has stayed right around 10.0 percent his whole career — fine for a combo forward but unremarkable.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Questions about a bold agenda In public appearances, Kennedy has outlined what experts describe as an ambitious agenda to overhaul how the U.S. evaluates chemicals, particularly in the realm of food and some consumer products.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 June 2025
This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The Warriors have pushed him to be a beast on the glass, but historically, players rarely change their stripes in this realm, and his rebound rate has stayed right around 10.0 percent his whole career — fine for a combo forward but unremarkable.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Questions about a bold agenda In public appearances, Kennedy has outlined what experts describe as an ambitious agenda to overhaul how the U.S. evaluates chemicals, particularly in the realm of food and some consumer products.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 June 2025
This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
Noun
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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Only after the June 24-25 summit meeting in The Hague – where North Atlantic Treaty Organization members will pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense – will the US present its military review, which will spell out the scope of what are likely significant reductions in Europe.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The language would have required a plaintiff seeking an emergency court order or preliminary injunction against the administration to pay a costly bond up front, limiting the scope of legal action against Trump’s executive actions.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The problem is that newbies to generative AI may not be aware of the official domains hosting the R1 model.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The merger of film and TV markets acknowledges the reality that content creators increasingly work across platforms, while the public-facing elements recognize audiences’ desire for immersive cultural experiences beyond traditional screenings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Protecting the safety of our communities and upholding the integrity of lawful demonstrations are priorities, and those who cross the line into violence will be prosecuted swiftly and to the fullest extent of the law.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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That extent is probably not a $7 million contract, which is what both AFP Analytics and Evolving Hockey project on a long-term deal.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates on the field after defeating the New York Giants 38-7 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was mostly sunny with breezy temperatures in the 80 degree range.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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For its full-year fiscal 2026, Darden expects total inflation in the range of 2.5% to 3% — including both labor and commodities like food — and same-store sales between 2% and 3.5%.—
Morgan Chittum,Natasha Abellard,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The department’s budget nearly doubled from 2023 to ‘24 from $425,000 to $814,000.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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