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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a major figure in the classical music firmament
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Recent Examples of firmament
Volvo occupies a unique spot in the luxury firmament: Advanced and prestigious, yet almost ostentatiously modest.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
Fermi had been an integral part of the Italian scientific firmament in the 1920s and the 1930s.
—Rosario A. Iaconis, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Shirley MacLaine, a longtime star in the movie-world firmament, opens up her personal photo gallery to the world.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
First will come Avengers: Doomsday, though, which will hopefully root the character within the firmament of a single timeline’s history.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 31 July 2024
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
Fermi had been an integral part of the Italian scientific firmament in the 1920s and the 1930s.
—Rosario A. Iaconis, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2024
Shirley MacLaine, a longtime star in the movie-world firmament, opens up her personal photo gallery to the world.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
First will come Avengers: Doomsday, though, which will hopefully root the character within the firmament of a single timeline’s history.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmament
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His collage-like editing, which emphasizes nature (trees, skies, seas, animals) along with drama, places actors in the context of a world rather than centering his cinematic world on acting.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the azure sky and gleaming sun that are hallmarks of Los Angeles, California, were rapidly replaced by thick grey smoke swelling upwards from fast-moving fire within Pacific Palisades.—
Kristin Jenny,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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At the very least, the technology shows a rudimentary robot dance partner is within the realm of possibility.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Then, there was a report that his agent, Scott Boras, was seeking a deal in the $200 million realm, comparable to the contract the Detroit Tigers gave Prince Fielder in 2012.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Times staff across the metropolitan area — from Long Beach to Echo Park and beyond — received the alert, which did not appear to discriminate by distance from any particular fire.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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In September, OpenAI's o1 model became the first AI system to surpass the scores of human domain experts.—
Garrison Lovely,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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This approach can help shed technical debt and create asset management simplicity, from security domains down to security controls.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Officials said the purpose of the state’s severe cold weather protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the cold, which could be life-threatening if they are exposed to the elements for an extended period of time.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thomas cited the department’s experience at Democratic and Republican national conventions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Alexander Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Shirley Drive on Saturday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Under the framework, Christian men are over three equally powerful spheres — the government, church, and family — to maintain order and submissiveness through different forms of discipline.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some fans might be surprised to see minor league Yankees employees in high demand, as not everyone in the public sphere views their recent player development history in the highest regard.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Experts in the field were immediately blown away by the results.—
Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, despite the offensive quality on the field, there is a good chance that Monday’s game will be decided by whichever team has the better defense.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Firmament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmament. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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