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
Closed The historic guesthouse in Central Austin features Spanish colonial architecture, lush gardens and a creek-side setting, offering the ideal romantic getaway, intimate wedding venue or event space.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Both are historic sites in their own right.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Daniel and Nancy Kramer, who live about 10 minutes away from the historic building, didn’t set out to become small-town preservationists.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The program book, by the way, includes excellent backgrounds on the opera’s historic settings, characters and tensions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Both are historic sites in their own right.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Daniel and Nancy Kramer, who live about 10 minutes away from the historic building, didn’t set out to become small-town preservationists.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The program book, by the way, includes excellent backgrounds on the opera’s historic settings, characters and tensions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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While industry prizes are known for offering emerging labels a path to scale, Gassanoff’s mission is not to grow the next major luxury house, with hundreds of stores.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The exchange was the first major sign of progress in attempts by the United States and Jordan to broker a political settlement between the two sides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The gold-tone chain, pebbled finish, and stunning burgundy colorway will complement any outfit, while also keeping important belongings safe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The battle pitted Ellison against Netflix, the industry’s biggest and most important player.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Outside the energy sector, prices for fertilizer and aluminum — both significant Gulf exports — could also surge due to shipping disruptions.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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That marked one of the most significant engagements between the two groups since a fragile ceasefire went into effect in November 2024, and Israel has not ruled out further action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hill said organizers explored the possibility of holding the event in La Jolla Shores but determined that Kellogg Park isn’t big enough for it.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The big adjustment the Wolverines made was making La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck work a little harder.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The war is already disgraced by a monumental tragedy at the outset.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, young architects in particular felt that modernism represented little more than an aesthetic language, and sought to create structures rooted in functionalism and monumental expression.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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