as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy
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Recent Examples of historical
Chinese people were barred from entering the country for decades, but newer arrivals are spreading beyond historical Chinatowns.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Every source reached for a historical comparison, and every comparison collapsed under the weight of the current numbers.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
As media formats have transformed, so too have the possibilities for historical storytelling.
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Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
An internal probe revealed a flawed approval process where historical context was overlooked, despite AI being used for content generation.
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Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for historical
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Every source reached for a historical comparison, and every comparison collapsed under the weight of the current numbers.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
As media formats have transformed, so too have the possibilities for historical storytelling.
—
Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
An internal probe revealed a flawed approval process where historical context was overlooked, despite AI being used for content generation.
—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for historical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Sharks sit at the top of this literal chain reaction, integrators of everything below them in their predator role, accumulating what the system carries.
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For the Dar al Funoon, its inviting nature is communicated through form instead of literal transparency.
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That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
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Paul Dugdale directed, with documentary segments from Farah X, and Live Nation Studios produced.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.
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That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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