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
Along with the trust, Nichols announced the release of 45,000 historic documents related to the massacre.
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Ultimately, the Cougars may have to be perfect to secure a historic result.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
And once again, the two teams will meet in the Cup final with last year’s series going down to the wire in a historic Game 7.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Ultimately, the Cougars may have to be perfect to secure a historic result.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
And once again, the two teams will meet in the Cup final with last year’s series going down to the wire in a historic Game 7.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The arrival of humans was arguably another major and rapid evolutionary transition.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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But what’s even more important is how the couple got together in the first place.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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However, data shows a significant recent increase in antisemitic terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jewish people, Zionists or Jewish institutions.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The 2025 Tony Awards was a big night for a lot of people — but mostly for the cast of Glee.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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The move proved fortuitous, as NBA franchise values have soared, with the biggest percentage gains at the bottom of the financial table, thanks to the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion TV contract.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Sporting a costume from the monumental Spidey blockbuster was another good look for the exhibit and museum.—
Scott King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Heidi Klum's son is celebrating a monumental moment.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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