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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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Head to a rink in your area and rent a pair of skates for everyone! Take a family hike.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 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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The scope of the law, which would be in place for three years, is extraordinary even for the Islamic Republic.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 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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The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The ideology behind this approach, to the extent that there was one, went by a particularly unsexy name: legalism.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 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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Samantha Olsen, Rockvale High School The senior Lieutenant Colonel leads a program of over 100 cadets and is on the cross-country team, track and field team and Raider team while carrying a 4.0 grade point average.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy was captain of the 1952 team that went to the Cotton Bowl and has the practice football field named after him in Knoxville.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 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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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Among those government departments that could be impacted are the TSA and the FAA, the workers of which play vital roles in ensuring international and domestic air travel runs smoothly.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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