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 article has been updated with additional information and remarks. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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They are shared on social media or fed to reporters with intentional factual omissions and no regard for the truth.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The role of deep and purposeful human connection amid this literal and figurative perfect storm of circumstances has never been more crucial.—
Paul David,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Merrill has everything Max doesn’t: a wife, kids, a house to himself, a literal white picket fence.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 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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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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