Synonyms of historic

historic

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-ik 

as in major

having great meaning or lasting effect

a historic peace agreement between the two nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• major
• important
• significant
• big
• monumental
• substantial
• meaningful
• tectonic
• momentous
• exceptional
• pivotal
• much
• eventful
• remarkable
• distinguished
• consequential
• strategic
• outstanding
• earthshaking
• decisive
• weighty
• distinctive
• seminal
• material
• earth-shattering
• notable
• noteworthy
• prominent
• serious
• great
• impressive
• crucial
• worthy
• fateful
• valuable
• fatal
• famous
• prestigious
• key
• central
• earnest
• illustrious
• critical
• worthwhile
• grave
• eminent
• sincere
• essential
• all-important
• noble
• notorious
• renowned
• vital
• heavy
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• small
• little
• minor
• trivial
• unimportant
• insignificant
• slight
• negligible
• inconsequential
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• petty
• worthless
• unknown
• obscure
• paltry
• anonymous
• nameless
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historic

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The telescope will get off the ground and be propelled into space from the historic Launch Complex 39A – the site of many Apollo moon mission launches – at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

In mid-August, OpenAI announced a new chief revenue officer—its fifth C-suite shake-up in the past year, but arguably its most important as the company sprints toward what could be an historic IPO, Forlini writes. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Rooms Located on a picturesque row of colorful Victorian homes, Hotel Albatross blends in seamlessly with the historic architecture of Ocean Grove. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026