Recently, the increasing diversity of computer use has extended far beyond the realms of the office.
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Realms
Synonyms for "realms" (12 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: domain, domain of possibility, dominion, field, jordene.
- Sentence evidence is available for realms, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "realms".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "realms"
Keep "realms" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "realms" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "realms", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "realms" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesconceptual spacedomainfield of studygeographic areageopolitical spaceintellectual spherepolitical geographyterritorial domain
More specific
11 entriesacademic realmborder realmeconomic realmfrontier realmgeographic realmindustrial realmintellectual realmlegal realmmaritime realmmoral realmroyal realm
Collocations
6 entriesacademic realmmaterial realmpolitical realmrealm of discourserealm of possibilityspiritual realm
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
I have dwelt ever in realms apart from the visible world; spending my youth and adolescence in ancient and little-known books, and in roaming the fields and groves of the region near my ancestral home.
Source: tatoeba (5749600)
"Safe could Antenor pass th' Illyrian shore / through Danaan hosts, and realms Liburnian gain, / and climb Timavus and her springs explore, / where through nine mouths, with roaring surge, the main / bursts from the sounding rocks and deluges the plain."
Source: tatoeba (6785667)
"But we, thy progeny, to whom alone / thy nod hath promised a celestial throne, / our vessels lost, from Italy are barred, / o shame! and ruined for the wrath of one. / Thus, thus dost thou thy plighted word regard, / our sceptred realms restore, our piety reward?"
Source: tatoeba (6785680)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "realms"?
Closest matches include domain, domain of possibility, dominion, field, jordene.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "realms"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.