spheres

NOUN

globular object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle orb planet

STRONG

apple ball earth globe globule pellet pill round

WEAK

big blue marble rondure

NOUN

domain of influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle field realm scope

STRONG

bailiwick capacity champaign class compass demesne department dominion employment function ground jungle jurisdiction level orbit pale position precinct province range rank station stratum terrain territory turf zone

WEAK

neck of the woods stomping ground walk of life

Antonyms

STRONG

sky unemployment

Example Sentences

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Her passion for storytelling extends beyond the spheres of journalism and history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

They also reached into the most private spheres in their attempt to control and remake human nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

So far, Artemis II has flown human beings farther than anyone has ever traveled, doing a single lap around the moon before heading home and producing some stunning photos of celestial spheres in the process.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"In a world of competing spheres of influence, EU membership offers an anchor into a bloc grounded in values, prosperity and security."

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Either way, there could be antipodes, but only along the margin between the two spheres.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton