as in realm
an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding
He readily admitted that the topic was outside of his purview, and anything he said about it would be mere uninformed speculation. As she rose within the company, her purview extended to many new departments.
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Recent Examples of purview
Ben Samek, whose company Banijay has produced shows such as MasterChef and Below Deck, criticized Newsom's plan for failing to include unscripted TV productions within its purview.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Who or what counts as a legal person with privileges and protections might be a political or philosophical determination, but life is a matter of biological fact and within the doctors’ purview.
—Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
Over the last decade, under Johnston and former Mayor Michael Hancock, the city added about 4,000 employees and expanded both programs and the purview of city government.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Once the purview of a mostly European and mostly male fan base, Formula 1 racing, or F1, has become one of the chicest sports for women to follow, with a growing impact on fashion and culture.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 June 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Who or what counts as a legal person with privileges and protections might be a political or philosophical determination, but life is a matter of biological fact and within the doctors’ purview.
—Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
Over the last decade, under Johnston and former Mayor Michael Hancock, the city added about 4,000 employees and expanded both programs and the purview of city government.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Once the purview of a mostly European and mostly male fan base, Formula 1 racing, or F1, has become one of the chicest sports for women to follow, with a growing impact on fashion and culture.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purview
Noun
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And so those things just kind of put me in that realm.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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If the act of conquering land was men’s domain, the king needed women to create emotional and physical connections to the land itself, ensuring these regions remained under French control.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Postal law enforcement must stick to its guns and focus on the very real problems within its ambit.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Last year, it was announced that the paper would no longer issue endorsements in local elections, and the ambit of the excellent Metro section has narrowed considerably.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Purview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purview. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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