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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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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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
Today, The Marlton’s history shines through in every room, from the crown molding behind the beds to the marquee above the entrance.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Finish with career record of 209-6, the second-highest win total in state history.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The 2021 Georgia football team ranks as one of the most talent-rich programs in history with an NFL-record 15 players selected in the 2022 draft.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Neither teen has any criminal history, the NYPD said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Finish with career record of 209-6, the second-highest win total in state history.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The 2021 Georgia football team ranks as one of the most talent-rich programs in history with an NFL-record 15 players selected in the 2022 draft.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Neither teen has any criminal history, the NYPD said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
Noun
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With ace editing by Alan Lowe, Neville follows a general chronology, but wisely avoids the completist minutiae of an album-by-album breakdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only some forty works of his are known to have survived, and the inability to create any sort of accurate chronology required the curators of From Shadow to Light, which contains more than twenty of his paintings, to organize the exhibition thematically.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Newsstands are reminders of our past, tucked into the city’s pursuit of modernity — no place better reminds us of this like the 50-year-old newsstand alongside the Grove.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Daylight saving time is meant to provide extra sunlight during the spring, summer and fall seasons, but in Indiana, there's a very complicated past with DST.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Williams is the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open singles draw, recently surpassing a 2015 record.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But court records and evidence presented during the preliminary hearing this week indicated that his then-wife and the roommates were also involved in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The stage, social, and commentary opportunities are all possibilities rooted in Anderson’s ability to hone his voice and perspective.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Conservatives are digging through Talarico’s social media history and finding a trove of progressive commentary on hot-button cultural issues like race, gender, religion and immigration.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Predictions will be first available for clients of Clear Corretora, one of XP’s brands, that have an international account, and the products will be listed through the company’s US brokerage arm.—
Katherine Doherty,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nestlé will retain Blue Bottle’s consumer goods business, including instant coffee and ready-to-drink beverages, while Centurium will acquire Blue Bottle’s global stores, according to reports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Third, February’s report will include some annual revisions that were postponed due to the historic government shutdown this past fall.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Williams is relatively clueless beyond opposition to unjustified, racially discriminatory use of lethal force on display in the deaths of Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and a disturbing chronicle of other homicides.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The film chronicles Lustenberger, better known as Lusti, and Morrison’s two-year odyssey to become the first people to ski the massive glacier that sits atop Great Trango Tower like frosting on a birthday cake.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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