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
After falling behind 1-2, the Knicks went on to beat the Hawks by 16 in Game 4 and 29 in Game 5 before leading by as many as 61 points in an historic beatdown of elimination in Game 6.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
An 81% compression of the household margin is a historic squeeze.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Derby offers us all a chance to play dress-up, celebrate this historic sport and travel back in time.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Death Cafes are popping up in churches, coffee shops and even historic cemeteries across the country.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
An 81% compression of the household margin is a historic squeeze.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Derby offers us all a chance to play dress-up, celebrate this historic sport and travel back in time.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Death Cafes are popping up in churches, coffee shops and even historic cemeteries across the country.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In dozens of markets, including San Diego and Sacramento, Nexstar would own multiple major TV network affiliates.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Sleep stages differ in important ways, Monika Schönauer, a sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg, who wasn’t involved in the study, told me.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The planet no longer has active plate tectonics and only experienced more significant geological activity in its distant past.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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This monumental church overlooking the bustling main square is the very heart of Valladolid.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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