Synonyms of history

history

noun

ˈhi-st(ə-)rē 

1

as in annals

an account of important events in the order in which they happened

a history of the American civil rights movement during the 1960s

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annals
• record
• chronicle
• documentation
• biography
• journal
• chronology
• commentary
• diary
• memoir
• life
• narrative
• autobiography
• archives
• saga
• blog
• epic
• legend
• report
• genealogy
• tale
• log
• story
• register
• reminiscence(s)

2

as in chronology

a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened

we heard the whole history of her illness in excruciating detail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chronology
• story
• commentary
• record
• account
• report
• chronicle
• version
• narrative
• narration
• tale
• diary
• memoir
• documentation
• annals
• saga
• testimony
• witness
• deposition
• journal
• anecdote
• testament
• minutes
• log
• testimonial
• blog
• logbook
• epic
• romance
• yarn
• recitation
• case history
• case study
• recital
• procès-verbal
• gest

3

as in past

the events or experience of former times

history has many lessons to teach us, if only we would listen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• past
• yesterday
• yesteryear
• annals
• yore
• auld lang syne
• record
• bygone
• antiquity
• memoir
• chronicle
• flashback
• long ago

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• future
• tomorrow
• now
• today
• present
• moment
• futurity
• offing
• hereafter
• by-and-by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of history

Saka smashed home the penalty kick to extend England’s lead to 5-3 and became the fourth player ever to score a hat trick for England in men’s World Cup history. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Because of their history of poor sleep, people with insomnia may suffer from anxiety about getting inadequate sleep, which can then increase sleeplessness at night. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

The 78-year-old music venue, still standing amid the crumbling history around it, including the construction of a subway stop next door, has hosted countless legends on its stage. — Karen Bliss, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026

Still, the selection is largely pointed at the history and politics of the United States. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026