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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
Boho jewelry Boho is back in a big way, and especially in the realm of jewelry.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore mode has set itself apart from the average MMO experience simply by making character death permanent across the entire in-game realm.
—Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Given the current state of affairs, however, partition is not outside the realm of possibility.
—Christopher Tounsel, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
In the double doody realm, viscous soluble fiber is the star.
—Julie Stewart, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
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Removing walls opened up the kitchen to the living and dining areas.—
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Team 2 will survey the area associated with the tornado near Greenville.—
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The administration has not ruled out the possibility of expanding the scope of the tariffs to include additional vehicle components.—
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Most people can’t comprehend the current scope of spaceflight advancement, says Antonio Peronace, the executive director of Space for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that brings private citizens to space.—
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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.—
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By the time defenders block one address or domain, new ones have already been assigned.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The extent of unused offices in Washington was highlighted in a December report from Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) office.—
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The extent of that wild ride is two contract extensions worth a total of $189 million.—
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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.—
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On the field: A comeback 2-1 win on the road against D.C. United.—
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The Wuxi-Chicago charter is designed to accommodate a diverse range of cargo types, including industrial equipment, electronics, oversized cargo, e-commerce goods and apparel.—
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If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realm. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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