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
Mystic is a top destination spot in Connecticut for its proximity to the water, shopping, many dining options and historic sites nearby, such as Mystic Seaport and the Navy base.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
A day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast following a historic 10-day mission around the moon, the Artemis II crew took the stage at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas, emotionally reflecting on their time in space and safe return.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But the comfortable antique elegance of Pierre-Yves Rochon’s design scheme feels just right in this historic setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
So many historic moments happened at Coachella.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
A day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast following a historic 10-day mission around the moon, the Artemis II crew took the stage at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas, emotionally reflecting on their time in space and safe return.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But the comfortable antique elegance of Pierre-Yves Rochon’s design scheme feels just right in this historic setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
So many historic moments happened at Coachella.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the most important sighting of the mythical Stravinskian fowl might be the revival of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 1982 version, migrating back to New York for the first time in more than twenty years.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The stat line was never going to be the most important part of Jayson Tatum’s return to Madison Square Garden.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service long believed the 2,990-acre island was big enough to support 130 horses, but that has changed.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s certainly true of the monumental SELW structure that the CDRLC architects had to deal with.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Also this fall, Mark Bradford and Rashid Johnson will each present monumental paintings at Barclays Center’s new Flatbush Premium entrance.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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