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
Outlander Outlander $20 $9 Amazon Diana Gabaldon’s historical fantasy novel (which was adapted into a six-season series now on Netflix) isn’t your average love triangle.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
The rain expected through the middle of the week will fall on areas that have already had two to three times their historical averages of rainfall for April, according to AccuWeather.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Apr. 2025
Sylvie is at work on a historical novel set in Brazil and France between 1916 and 1944.
—Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
The rain expected through the middle of the week will fall on areas that have already had two to three times their historical averages of rainfall for April, according to AccuWeather.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Apr. 2025
Sylvie is at work on a historical novel set in Brazil and France between 1916 and 1944.
—Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
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This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Imagine getting together online with a community where the AI can determine if what is said is factual, and rather than being a spectator like on an ‘X spaces’ (formerly Twitter), the interaction is warm, like being with friends at a dinner party.—
Larry Dvoskin,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Within about a day, ravenous flesh-eating larvae erupt, which both look and act like literal screws.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news A literal sea change disrupted the balance of aquatic predators during the middle Cretaceous.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The various plaintiffs challenging Trump's executive order argue requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote would create barriers for millions of eligible voters.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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These collaborations help establish trust and credibility while ensuring that the platform remains a true reflection of local perspectives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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