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
Roberto Coin jewelry functions as an exchange that unites the creator with the wearer while connecting historical moments to upcoming times.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Oppenheimer says that there has been a decline of historical knowledge regarding humanities, Judaism, and the State of Israel, with people instead getting their information from social media.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
For more on Pope Leo XIV's historical papacy, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.
—Linda Marx, People.com, 13 May 2025
The Presidents Cup, the PGA Championship, this is a major historical legacy for sports here in this city.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Oppenheimer says that there has been a decline of historical knowledge regarding humanities, Judaism, and the State of Israel, with people instead getting their information from social media.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
For more on Pope Leo XIV's historical papacy, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.
—Linda Marx, People.com, 13 May 2025
The Presidents Cup, the PGA Championship, this is a major historical legacy for sports here in this city.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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When compounded by phone tag, these gaps risk worsening conditions — making strategic communication a literal lifeline.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Which is to say nothing of the literal value of developing homegrown careers — tens of millions of euros potentially.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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That’s on the new episode of Doc Talk, co-hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Matt Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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