historically
adverb
his·tor·i·cal·ly
hi-ˈstȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 
-ˈstär-
1
: in accordance with or with respect to history
a historically accurate account
2
: in the past
historically, stagnant cities seldom have recovered—
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The result is a showroom-ready, historically precise piece of 1940s American design and innovation.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
China and India have lately made inroads in their historically icy relationship by commiserating over steep, double-digit duties leveled on both countries by the U.S.
More supportive rhetoric came from China’s side this week.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Patrick Cantlay, historically a match-play machine, sits at No. 15 in the standings after a season below his usual standard.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
This administration is manipulating human rights platforms, not to promote rights and justice for all but in furtherance of a world where those who have historically held the most power can continue to wield it against everyone else.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
China and India have lately made inroads in their historically icy relationship by commiserating over steep, double-digit duties leveled on both countries by the U.S.
More supportive rhetoric came from China’s side this week.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Patrick Cantlay, historically a match-play machine, sits at No. 15 in the standings after a season below his usual standard.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
This administration is manipulating human rights platforms, not to promote rights and justice for all but in furtherance of a world where those who have historically held the most power can continue to wield it against everyone else.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for historically
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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