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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Russia’s ability to endure economic hardship is historically impressive, and the assumption that cheap energy will automatically lead to Fed rate cuts involves several economic variables that don’t always behave predictably.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Where peppery, piney berries have historically dominated the spirit, our modern gins, our New Westerns celebrate botanicals beyond the ubiquitous juniper.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Advertisement And yet, historically, the U.S. nuclear energy industry has thrived when government provided strong guidance.
—Time, 15 July 2025
The 1886 Select collection, which pays homage to the year KSU was built and sports the historically Black university's signature gold and green colors, will be available for purchase in late July.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Where peppery, piney berries have historically dominated the spirit, our modern gins, our New Westerns celebrate botanicals beyond the ubiquitous juniper.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Advertisement And yet, historically, the U.S. nuclear energy industry has thrived when government provided strong guidance.
—Time, 15 July 2025
The 1886 Select collection, which pays homage to the year KSU was built and sports the historically Black university's signature gold and green colors, will be available for purchase in late July.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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