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
Women’s labor force participation rates slumped in 2025, reversing some historic gains seen post-pandemic.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The building, dating back to 1905, acted as the centerpiece of the historic Hollywood Center Motel property.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Star’s coverage should meet this historic moment.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Today in history Here are just some of the historic events on this date in the past.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The building, dating back to 1905, acted as the centerpiece of the historic Hollywood Center Motel property.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Star’s coverage should meet this historic moment.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Today in history Here are just some of the historic events on this date in the past.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 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,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advance Denim has secured exclusive rights to the HV100 fiber in the China and Vietnam region, a monumental agreement that underscores the company’s commitment to leading the Asian denim market in both innovation and sustainability.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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In what would be a monumental shift in the local television sports landscape, the Marlins and Heat are preparing for the growing possibility, if not likelihood, that Florida’s regional sports networks will shutter in the weeks or months ahead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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