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
The coincidence has invited an avalanche of historical analogies.
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Cristina Guevara, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That assumption now feels like a historical artifact.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
One year into his return to office, prices remain a persistent concern, with inflation still running above historical norms.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Further historical data shows that CATL deployed an LFP battery with more than 12,000 cycles in Jinjiang in 2020.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Guevara, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That assumption now feels like a historical artifact.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
One year into his return to office, prices remain a persistent concern, with inflation still running above historical norms.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Further historical data shows that CATL deployed an LFP battery with more than 12,000 cycles in Jinjiang in 2020.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The producer is Angie Daniell, the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Things got especially unhinged when the songs referenced a presenter's literal name.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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The premiere of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle kicked off with a (very literal) passing of the torch.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s what very much happened to Nev in real life, as chronicled in the documentary film.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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At that gala, those documentary-feature people could actually be the honorees at the gala.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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 18 Jan. 2026.
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