history

noun

ˈhi-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce history (audio)
Definition of historynext
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 British Columbia, which has suffered several of the worst fire seasons in its history over the past decade, is bracing itself for the worst one yet. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 The show was a colorful, vibrant display of Puerto Rican and pan-Latin American culture, featuring a dynamic set showcasing the history of workers in sugarcane fields to the modern joys of everyday life and an actual legal wedding onstage. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 Resurrection’s battles read like a history of modern-day Latino politics in Los Angeles. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Investigators are also looking into Ryan’s mental health history, the sources said. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for history
Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
  1. record
  2. chronology
  3. past
  4. story
  5. commentary
  6. account
  7. report
  8. chronicle
Noun
  • All Upper Stories rooms also have their own Victrola record players (there’s an in-house record selection to choose a vinyl from), Dyson hair dryers, and skincare sets (think sheet masks and face mists from Knours).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Cowan suffered a first-round defeat from a body punch, marking her fourth consecutive stoppage loss and bringing her UFC record to 0-4.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • The agreement follows months of negotiations over Canal+‘s future investment obligations under France’s media chronology, which links broadcasters’ financial commitments to the timing of their access to theatrical releases.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • The amount pledged by the pay-TV giant also see Canal+ benefit from a six-media window in France’s strict media chronology system.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • There is dread and sadness and also anger, not only on behalf of the usual alibi for caring about famous women’s bodies, those masses of impressionable teen-age girls, but on behalf of past and present selves.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An economy that stretches to Haiti For Jean-Marie Denis, the Haitian writer and Little Haiti cultural activist better known by his pen name, Jan Mapou, the withdrawal of Haitians from public life evokes something from Haiti’s past.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Noun
  • Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This collaboration represents a step in enabling filmmakers and creators to tell more immersive, emotionally rich stories with the highest global standards.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last year, Grande has faced a wave of online commentary surrounding her health and body.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • In the guest book, in 2024, a guest creatively wrote a six-entry (three days and three nights) account of their stay there, a descent into madness at the hands of the structure’s steady creaking and the sounds of twigs snapping in the woods below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Gastélum posted similar content on his Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, which together had more than 1 million followers.
    — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of account
Noun
  • Residents of a Newark, New Jersey, apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a report Monday, Windward said Kharg’s western terminal had seen no loadings for 22 consecutive days, the liquid petroleum gas terminal for 13 days and the eastern terminal for 10 days.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • The acclaimed documentary captures a 20-year personal chronicle of a family struggling with severe mental illness and social isolation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Social media became a running chronicle of the movement, helping transform an exam grievance into a national conversation.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of chronicle

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