Synonyms of historic

historic

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-ik 

as in major

having great meaning or lasting effect

a historic peace agreement between the two nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• major
• important
• significant
• big
• monumental
• substantial
• meaningful
• tectonic
• momentous
• exceptional
• pivotal
• much
• eventful
• remarkable
• distinguished
• consequential
• strategic
• outstanding
• earthshaking
• decisive
• weighty
• distinctive
• seminal
• material
• earth-shattering
• notable
• noteworthy
• prominent
• serious
• great
• impressive
• crucial
• worthy
• fateful
• valuable
• fatal
• famous
• prestigious
• key
• central
• earnest
• illustrious
• critical
• worthwhile
• grave
• eminent
• sincere
• essential
• all-important
• noble
• notorious
• renowned
• vital
• heavy
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• small
• little
• minor
• trivial
• unimportant
• insignificant
• slight
• negligible
• inconsequential
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• petty
• worthless
• unknown
• obscure
• paltry
• anonymous
• nameless
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historic

While much of the lake can feel crowded during peak season, the expansive historic property offers a true sense of escape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Nestled along the banks of the Brazos River, Granbury is an idyllic lakeside town where quaint coffee shops and a historic City Hall building overlook glittering water and lush green trees. — Emily Holshouser july 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Architect Luis Laplace is overseeing the renovation, continuing the gallery’s practice of adapting historic buildings for contemporary use. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

The historic accident, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,500 people, was dramatized in the 1997 hit movie Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026