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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
From an early age, she was involved in the wider world, dealing with professionals and bureaucrats, seeing and negotiating the practicalities of power, while also shaping her technique, forming her ideas, and expanding her realm of experience.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Here, love becomes a fluid, emotional experience that transcends the material realm.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The Hyde Amendment has broader implications beyond direct healthcare funding, particularly in the realm of research.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.
—Stephen Pyne, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Here, love becomes a fluid, emotional experience that transcends the material realm.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The Hyde Amendment has broader implications beyond direct healthcare funding, particularly in the realm of research.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.
—Stephen Pyne, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for realm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realm
Noun
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Going forward, that space will now be opened up to the many thousands of reporters who have been barred from covering these intimate areas of the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Set in East London’s mostly residential Tower Hamlets borough, the area of Bow Common runs along Limehouse Cut, London’s oldest canal.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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During her long tenure in District 181, the scope of responsibilities and additional facets of teaching have dramatically changed, Pelak said.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the full scope of both of their catalogs is far more nuanced, but both rappers played into those perceptions during their beef.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Another website is registered to a private domain in Iceland.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a general-purpose technology, AI capabilities are advancing across many domains at this blistering pace.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 10-episode series will also add a present-day element that examines America’s obsession with true crime.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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But there is definitely an argument that playing that way weaponises Chelsea’s attackers to the fullest extent.—
Emile Nuh,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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As for Rodriguez, many sports fans know him due to his prowess on the baseball field.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Travelers will once again be a Signature Event in 2025, meaning the field will consist of many of the sport’s top players with no cut and a $20 million total purse, with $3.6 million to the winner.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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But even with the possibility of less-than-perfect powder conditions, a trip to Lake Tahoe’s aquamarine waters and rolling mountain ranges, grim Old West histories, and peppy post-Covid population boom is a very good idea this time of year.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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But in recent years, the US has become home to a uniquely American genre of pizza, as chefs from a wide range of backgrounds incorporate dishes traditional to their cultures into the pizza canon.—
Luke Fortney,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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The nonprofit has contracted with the department for years.—
Jodi S. Cohen,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cases have been reported in counties throughout Florida, according to data from the state's health department, with the largest tallies around Miami and Tampa. Similar to other states, most cases reported in Florida have been in children under 5 years old.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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