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
Like Baker, Zagaris has had an unusual closeness to major historical events.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
The crime was reported to Boston Police by an employee of the Museum of African American History which operates the historical site, according to an incident report.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Because this time, with the newest historical exhibit at Dodger Stadium, the team got it right.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit is known for its picturesque barrier peninsula and historical significance as both an artists' colony and a fishing village.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
The crime was reported to Boston Police by an employee of the Museum of African American History which operates the historical site, according to an incident report.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Because this time, with the newest historical exhibit at Dodger Stadium, the team got it right.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit is known for its picturesque barrier peninsula and historical significance as both an artists' colony and a fishing village.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Every few weeks, there's a new article based on a new theory with little to no factual basis.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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In total, Kapoor received more than $6 million of illicit income from Location Ventures and its projects between 2018 and 2023, according to a factual statement filed with his plea agreement.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Honey scent in perfumery rarely smells like a literal jar of honey.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The title is a humorous, literal reference to the late father’s large piece of bone left after cremation.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Cullen’s fictional account traces the unlikely, complicated friendship between Norma Jeane Baker and documentary photographer Eve Arnold, who would work with the actress throughout her career.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Steve McQueen wore the distinctive square watch during the filming of Le Mans, the 1971 film beloved by old Hollywood fans and motorsport enthusiasts alike for its visceral, documentary-like realism.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Attleboro managed a two-out walk but Salerno limited any true damage in the top of the eighth.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Huang pitched herself as the true progressive in the race, saying Raman had drifted too close to the middle during her time on council.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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