spheres

NOUN

globular object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle orb planet

STRONG

apple ball earth globe globule pellet pill round

WEAK

big blue marble rondure

NOUN

domain of influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle field realm scope

STRONG

bailiwick capacity champaign class compass demesne department dominion employment function ground jungle jurisdiction level orbit pale position precinct province range rank station stratum terrain territory turf zone

WEAK

neck of the woods stomping ground walk of life

Antonyms

STRONG

sky unemployment

Example Sentences

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Set two years before the original film, “Alien: Earth” mostly unfolds on our home planet, which has been carved into five giant tech companies’ spheres of influence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Cavendish suspended two lead spheres from a wire and positioned larger masses nearby.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

They also reached into the most private spheres in their attempt to control and remake human nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"In a world of competing spheres of influence, EU membership offers an anchor into a bloc grounded in values, prosperity and security."

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

However, since there is no infinity, there can’t be an endless number of spheres; there must be a last one.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife