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
During perestroika, the city regained its historical name of Mairupol, and Ukrainian authorities demolished Zhdanov city monuments.
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
In a video posted by Mamdani on Monday, Morgan Spector is seen dressed as his railroad tycoon character, George Russell, from the HBO historical drama that’s set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of New York’s megarich.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
In the current Streets exhibit, museum visitors can look through storefront windows to see what's inside those recreations of historical shops.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Erin Bennett’s complex narration of this historical audiobook wraps listeners in a web of mystery.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
In a video posted by Mamdani on Monday, Morgan Spector is seen dressed as his railroad tycoon character, George Russell, from the HBO historical drama that’s set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of New York’s megarich.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
In the current Streets exhibit, museum visitors can look through storefront windows to see what's inside those recreations of historical shops.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Erin Bennett’s complex narration of this historical audiobook wraps listeners in a web of mystery.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Johnson, a San Francisco Chronicle reporter who covered the fire, served as a consultant on the film to ensure factual accuracy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Second, add a short factual reason that highlights value—not your worth as a person.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The number culminated in some choreography complete with literal waterworks.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos’ offense is going through the motions right now, literal or otherwise.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Betty Ann Adam, one of the documentary subjects, came on board as executive producer.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of his reconstruction over the last 5 years, Rose rebuilt the physical sets in 3D and then worked out the camera moves to fit with the documentary evidence, script, extensive notes from Welles and the studio, along with set photos, interviews and archive materials.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Like many Stephen King stories, the truest horrors are the ones that exist in reality.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recently, this sacrament has garnered nonfictional attention.—
Timothy Gabrielli,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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