as in realms
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a museum director who is one of the most powerful figures in the art domain
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Recent Examples of domains
Research confirms that evaluating career decisions across multiple life domains—rather than just salary—leads to more sustainable long-term outcomes.
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Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Because accountants can develop unique expertise in so many domains, there will likely always be a demand for their skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Similar compound-building sprees are playing out in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, where Saghian and other moguls have pieced together trophy properties into massive private domains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Few domains hold as much promise for improving lives as science.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This issue might have nightmarish consequences in such sensitive domains as medicine, defense or law enforcement.
—Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Because accountants can develop unique expertise in so many domains, there will likely always be a demand for their skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Similar compound-building sprees are playing out in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, where Saghian and other moguls have pieced together trophy properties into massive private domains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Few domains hold as much promise for improving lives as science.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This issue might have nightmarish consequences in such sensitive domains as medicine, defense or law enforcement.
—Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domains
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No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are a number of changes to make in the realms of sleep, exercise, diet and nutrition that can impact the body’s stress response, a complex process that involves the release of key hormones like cortisol.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's death sent shockwaves through social and political spheres, with many conservatives mourning the death of the commentator and TV personality, including Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who fought back tears on air upon covering news that Kirk had died.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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The room is filled with light-weight silver spheres which swirl through the air around guests like a tornado.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But kingdoms don’t abandon their crown jewels easily.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the Bronze Age and medieval centuries, Armenian vineyards thrived under the rule of kingdoms and monasteries.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The menu leans into caviar specialties and generous seafood towers, a playful nod to Parisian indulgence.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.—
Patrick Aguilar,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Domains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domains. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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