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
This 2,000-year-old wreck, known for its historical significance, has inspired stories and research for decades.
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Those cabins have been around for decades, historical aerial photos show, apparently before the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s first floodzone maps were developed.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The historical drama is based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
The streamer has released a trailer for the historical drama, which debuts its first two episodes Friday, Aug. 1, followed by one new installment every Friday through Sept. 19.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Those cabins have been around for decades, historical aerial photos show, apparently before the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s first floodzone maps were developed.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The historical drama is based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
The streamer has released a trailer for the historical drama, which debuts its first two episodes Friday, Aug. 1, followed by one new installment every Friday through Sept. 19.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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The new world order is truth to truth, answer to query, whereby factual snippets are revered and rewarded.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The spa is at the center of Forestis, both in literal location and in spirit.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Lauded as ‘unflinching’, the documentary discussion is a timely addition.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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For the first time this year, the Humanitas Prizes will include two awards in the documentary category instead of one (one to a documentary feature and another for docuseries episode), making for ten Humanitas Prizes at the Humanitas Prizes Awards Show & Toast.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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With things that were true but couldn’t be readily seen or felt, like silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Judkins’ ex, according to the report, told him the messages weren’t true, then Judkins punched her in the mouth.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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