make history
idiom
: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history
They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.
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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
It’s been a whirlwind few years, from helping make history on Mars to now leading engine electrical design at Blue Origin and diving into the startup world.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The two candidates for lieutenant governor will also make history.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
At the Golden Globes, the film also has a shot to make history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
It’s been a whirlwind few years, from helping make history on Mars to now leading engine electrical design at Blue Origin and diving into the startup world.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The two candidates for lieutenant governor will also make history.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
At the Golden Globes, the film also has a shot to make history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Make history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20history. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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