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
With his first touchdown pass against the Lions, Mahomes has achieved a historic NFL feat.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The runway will also be dotted with talent new and old, as veteran models show off their VS chops and new stars, like the WNBA's Angel Reese in a historic first, make guest appearances.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Heralded as an historic moment, the Gaza ceasefire accord also involves the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli jails.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The runway will also be dotted with talent new and old, as veteran models show off their VS chops and new stars, like the WNBA's Angel Reese in a historic first, make guest appearances.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Heralded as an historic moment, the Gaza ceasefire accord also involves the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli jails.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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While that would be a major surprise, the possibility cannot be written off.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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While the jury is out on the exact cause of Harry Potter’s enduring popularity, Beach and Willner highlight an important point in its favor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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These real-time notifications act as an early warning system, giving you a chance to lock down your accounts before significant damage occurs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shanahan said the plan was for Pinnock to play big nickel against the Buccaneers but that there weren’t any scenarios for that alignment during the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pop culture hasn’t really processed how monumental that kind of discovery would be.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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