historic

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-ik How to pronounce historic (audio)
Definition of historicnext
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 On the University of Colorado Boulder campus, the iconic Macky Auditorium is adjacent to the historic Old Main, across the quad from the Roe Green Theatre and near Muenzinger Auditorium. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 State officials call the deal historic and a landmark, not only for Rock Hill but for the growing life sciences industry across the state. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 This 250-mile-long route follows Highway 35 along the Mississippi River, from Prescott in the north to Kieler in the south, through 33 historic river towns. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 The multiyear project would change the landscape of most of the airport, but the iconic main terminal building would keep its historic appearance. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for historic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
  1. major
  2. important
  3. significant
  4. big
  5. monumental
Adjective
  • Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With Jupiter returning to the predawn sky, a comet lingering and the possibility of a nova explosion, August offers almost every major kind of celestial event in a single month.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of major
Adjective
  • The most important rule of any total solar eclipse is to be inside the narrow path of totality rather than merely close to it.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The most important way that European landscapes are changing is that unprecedented numbers of people are leaving rural areas, a phenomenon that has accelerated in the last fifty years.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of important
Adjective
  • Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Fresno County, the highest agricultural producing county in the state and nation, saw significant increases in agave production last year, The Fresno Bee reported.
    — Lizzie Kane July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of significant
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  • In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Canales had prepped the crowd beforehand that this was going to happen, so Asher’s appearance drew the biggest cheer of the evening.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Herod the Great later rebuilt it, renamed it Sebastia, and added monumental structures that survived through the Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Crusader periods.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Since then, archaeologists have largely agreed that the Warrior of Capestrano is a pre-Roman artifact from the Piceni civilization, and the oldest Italic statue of such monumental proportions.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of monumental

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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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