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
Starmer met Trump in the Oval Office earlier this year armed with an invitation from Charles to a historic second state visit, all part of efforts to pave the way for Britain to get a U.S. trade deal, which eventually was forthcoming.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Set once again at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach, ticket and lineup information for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
The Venetian Princess collection, for example, stands as a tribute to Venice while Medallions present original motifs and Appassionata showcases historic rubies in each piece.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope
Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Set once again at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach, ticket and lineup information for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
The Venetian Princess collection, for example, stands as a tribute to Venice while Medallions present original motifs and Appassionata showcases historic rubies in each piece.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope
Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 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 28 May. 2025.
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