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 second season of the historical drama – set in the 10th century – is already in the works.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 June 2026
The combination of jazz, hip-hop and community-centered gatherings reflects the district’s effort to showcase both its historical roots and contemporary cultural landscape.
—J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
During cross-examination, attorneys asked Thompson whether the historical data on the devices accounted for thousands of successful trips previously taken through the Cutter Bank channel.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for historical
Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 June 2026
The combination of jazz, hip-hop and community-centered gatherings reflects the district’s effort to showcase both its historical roots and contemporary cultural landscape.
—J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
During cross-examination, attorneys asked Thompson whether the historical data on the devices accounted for thousands of successful trips previously taken through the Cutter Bank channel.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for historical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Mistaken identity is supposed to be a factual decision, like most offsides, so the referee does not need to watch it back.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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While this is essential, factual accuracy on its own does not make a statement credible.—
Jennifer Best,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The star of upcoming The Odyssey arrived in a literal Trojan horse to sneak onto the stage.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Food can cross borders both literal and figurative, even when people cannot.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Produced by Heavy Lifting Productions in association with 3 Arts Entertainment, Knighted follows a missing person’s case that spirals into an absurd documentary-style exploration of the sinister secrets lurking beneath the enchanting pageantry of a local medieval dinner theatre.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Michael Gallagher, who has a following on YouTube, shot it in a documentary-like style, with eerie re-creations of Applewhite’s space-cadet videos, and the drama is rigorous and voyeuristic in a fascinating way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Life comes at you fast, and that could not be truer in the world of baseball.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This is certainly true—and a rather banal truism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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