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
For many supporters of Viktor Orbán, Trianon remains something of an open historical wound.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a historical necessity.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a historical necessity.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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As well as the Crystal Nymphs, there is a competition for drama series and factual productions, which vie for the coveted Golden Nymphs.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Baluch and Robinson, who were both assigned to investigate the University of California system for anti-Semitism in hiring, recalled an intense political push to make progress on a probe with, in their view, little factual basis—a push that seemed to be coming from outside the division.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The title refers to an Islamic belief of a narrow path over hell that must be crossed to reach paradise, and the film slowly makes that image feel literal.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The idea underpinning this film is that when two friends get together, there are both literal and figurative eruptions.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to our writers and editors, these are some of the best ones—seven documentaries that even the most documentary-averse can enjoy.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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The YouTube creator additionally confirmed that Biden would be hosting post-show Q&A sessions after documentary screenings in the aforementioned cities.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest are also set to reprise their roles as the eclectic aunts who raised the Owens sisters, always encouraging them to embrace their true magical selves.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Aid groups say the true toll could be much higher as access to areas of fighting across the vast country remains limited.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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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 19 Apr. 2026.
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