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
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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
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3
as in past
the events or experience of former times
history has many lessons to teach us, if only we would listen
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Recent Examples of history
With over 30 years of history, Latin Music Week is the largest and most important gathering of Latin artists and industry executives worldwide.
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers-Blue Jays matchup marks the fifth World Series in history that one team swept their opponent in the LCS round and the other won in a seven-game series.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
This year, during their time in the class, students also participate in volunteer activities, like grave cleaning, to give back to the community while learning about the city’s history, Gavagan said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Warner Bros history is movie history, and the notion that that history is bought and sold like so many spare car parts can cause a deep eyeroll about the way pop culture gets jammed into the unforgiving confines of M&A culture.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers-Blue Jays matchup marks the fifth World Series in history that one team swept their opponent in the LCS round and the other won in a seven-game series.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
This year, during their time in the class, students also participate in volunteer activities, like grave cleaning, to give back to the community while learning about the city’s history, Gavagan said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Warner Bros history is movie history, and the notion that that history is bought and sold like so many spare car parts can cause a deep eyeroll about the way pop culture gets jammed into the unforgiving confines of M&A culture.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
Noun
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Miller’s approach to storytelling technique is as straightforward as the chronology, with a few exceptions.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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While the novel examines clashes between diverging approaches to justice, honor, and community, its looping chronology illustrates the inescapable ripples of national and family histories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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As a result, many legends are connected to its violent past, and its dungeon, in particular, is said to be haunted by tortured souls.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even as Altman pitches a science-fictional future, his company is chained to products and business models from the recent technological past.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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As recently as last Tuesday, Argentina’s peso had slumped to a record low, and its bonds were selling off as traders prepared for the weekend election.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shalom restricted access to the pond afterward, records show.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the youngest adults who could serve in World War II now 98, there are fewer and fewer people who can provide firsthand accounts of the conflict.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The book chronicles Soare’s rise to prominence in the beauty world and building her billion-dollar business.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Scott Cooper and released through 20th Century Studios, the biopic chronicles the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska, and served as the opening film at AFI Fest in Hollywood on Wednesday.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of Fortune Tech, a daily newsletter breaking down the biggest players and stories shaping the future.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Joining her on stage was her Climbing For Life co-star, Japanese actress Rena Nonen, who plays a younger version of Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the film.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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