realm

noun

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2
: sphere, domain
within the realm of possibility
3
: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Examples of realm in a Sentence

new discoveries in the realm of medicine in political and legal realms
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Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025 Aimee used the medium of transmitting sound to establish a new realm of spirituality. Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025 Smoke and Annie get to be together for eternity in the spiritual realm, while Stack and Mary stay together in the physical world as vampires. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025 Trudy’s son Sam is at ease with his friends in a virtual realm. Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realm

Word History

Etymology

Middle English realme, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame, from Latin regimen control — more at regimen

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of realm was in the 13th century

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“Realm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realm. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

realm

noun
1
2
: field of influence or activity
the realm of art

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