as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a historic peace agreement between the two nations
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Recent Examples of historic
Bungalow courts form a wonderful part of what the historic preservation community calls naturally occurring affordable housing.
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Neither are historic landmarks but both have been considered notable community sites.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
Through educational exhibits housed in seven historic buildings across two National Register Districts, visitors are encouraged to seek knowledge, truth, and understanding.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
Thousands of people visited the new Arts on Sheridan festival in the Sheridan Road and Central Avenue historic district over two consecutive weekend event days starting June 14.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Neither are historic landmarks but both have been considered notable community sites.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
Through educational exhibits housed in seven historic buildings across two National Register Districts, visitors are encouraged to seek knowledge, truth, and understanding.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
Thousands of people visited the new Arts on Sheridan festival in the Sheridan Road and Central Avenue historic district over two consecutive weekend event days starting June 14.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Jerome Galland As the competition among premium credit cards continues to heat up, one of the industry’s top players is making a major shift.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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But what’s even more important is how the couple got together in the first place.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Values, Legacy, and Portfolio Alignment A significant shift across recent reports highlights how families are increasingly aligning their investments with their core values.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Radical, often foreign jihadists still make up a significant portion of the armed forces, ISIS is resurgent, former Assad loyalists remain dissatisfied, the economy is nonexistent from 13 years of warfare, and countless sectarian divisions threaten to rupture at any moment.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The Fever is coming off of a big 79-52 victory against the Chicago Sky, while the Dream is coming off of an 84-76 loss against the Connecticut Sun.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2025
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The move proved fortuitous, as NBA franchise values have soared, with the biggest percentage gains at the bottom of the financial table, thanks to the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion TV contract.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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Sporting a costume from the monumental Spidey blockbuster was another good look for the exhibit and museum.—
Scott King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Heidi Klum's son is celebrating a monumental moment.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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