firmament
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Announcing his campaign before she officially made that decision — or had the chance to choose her successor — sent shock waves through the political firmament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
By the turn of the millennium, the first wave of streetwear brands was part of the corporate fashion world’s firmament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
As for the food, Gold called some of it “ordinary,” but noted, “Weirdly enough, I don’t care,” noting the restaurant’s place in L.A.’s culinary firmament.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
The cast - and the status of the 1922 original in the film firmament - means Eggers' movie had achieved a cult-like following even before its release.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024
Tombaugh had no formal training as an astronomer, but he was diligent and he was astute, and after a year’s patient searching he somehow spotted Pluto, a faint point of light in a glittery firmament.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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