realms

NOUN

area of responsibility or rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dimension domain field sphere territory world

STRONG

branch compass country department dominion empire expanse extent ground kingdom land monarchy neighborhood orbit place principality province purview radius range reach region scope state sweep turf zone

WEAK

neck of the woods stomping grounds

Antonyms

STRONG

sky

Example Sentences

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Scenic designer Alex Mollo has worked out an efficient way of shifting between these realms by employing the same set of wooden trunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"On the other hand, it could eventually serve as a valuable tool to interconnect the realms of electronics, spintronics, and quantum information technology."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne, and removing him would require legislation in the UK and the approval of the 14 Commonwealth realms that have King Charles as head of state.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The story itself is relatively easy to follow: a heroine travels through different realms in an effort to restore balance, all while audiences are treated to impressive choreography, elaborate costumes and inventive stage effects.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

In those days our bounds were away south beyond the mouths of Anduin, and Umbar, the nearest of their realms, acknowledged our sway.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien