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
From the moment President Donald Trump was sworn into office, his administration has intensified its efforts to deliver on his promise of deporting a historic number of immigrants.
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Annell López, Time, 12 May 2025
Longoria went on to have many other more impressive and memorable firsts — including his April 2008 big-league debut, an improbable run to the World Series that season, his historic 2011 Game 162 homer — during a 10-season run that established him as the best player in franchise history.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Charlotte’s 30-8 shot differential was impressive and historic.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
That deal was hailed as historic, as the cap increased by a whooping 30%.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 May 2025
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Annell López, Time, 12 May 2025
Longoria went on to have many other more impressive and memorable firsts — including his April 2008 big-league debut, an improbable run to the World Series that season, his historic 2011 Game 162 homer — during a 10-season run that established him as the best player in franchise history.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Charlotte’s 30-8 shot differential was impressive and historic.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
That deal was hailed as historic, as the cap increased by a whooping 30%.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This is one of the most important civil rights movements of our time and yet nobody really knows about it.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Almost every automaker has capitalized on this growth, with a few exceptions—Tesla being the most significant.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Crow-Armstrong had a big series against the Sox and seems to enjoy being a villain in the eyes of Sox fans for his chest-thumping, arm-waving celebrations.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Faced this time with the reality that all of the big U.S. shale plays have now moved into the development and maintenance phase of their lifespans, Trump and his senior officials understand there can be no repeat of that first-term focus.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Fourteen of these monumental disasters hit the U.S. last summer that cost the U.S. $41 billion and killed 108 people.—
Jeremy Ney,
Time,
21 May 2025
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On the market for $10.95 million (or about $14.7 million), the monumental manse is surrounded by the city’s verdant urban landscape that has inspired poets and authors like C. S. Lewis and John Keats for centuries.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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