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
In a moment of onstage solitude — one character, one conscience, and an audience of thousands — people who are condemned to historical importance can probe the gulf between their own, often petty emotions and the majesty of their fate.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
No other major car company has attempted a mid-cycle refresh of a vehicle responsible for well over 1 million vehicles sold worldwide, so there’s no historical parallel.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2025
Two historical films will be shown in the Saratoga Library.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
That historical tension—between the promise of scientific freedom and the peril of political control—may now be resurfacing in troubling ways.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
No other major car company has attempted a mid-cycle refresh of a vehicle responsible for well over 1 million vehicles sold worldwide, so there’s no historical parallel.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2025
Two historical films will be shown in the Saratoga Library.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
That historical tension—between the promise of scientific freedom and the peril of political control—may now be resurfacing in troubling ways.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for historical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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For the experts, the accumulation of factual material is key.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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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,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The Lynx were literal seconds away from a ring last year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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What to do with that $35 billion in debt created by the literal creation of Warner Bros. Discovery.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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This is a view of the future where major sporting events can achieve practically ubiquitous distribution and true interactivity.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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