as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a historic peace agreement between the two nations
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Recent Examples of historic
Both Britain and Argentina have historic claims to the islands, and the two countries fought a short but fierce war in 1982 after Argentina tried to seize control of them.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Apr. 2026
Though traffic deaths have reached historic lows in New York, there is more work to do.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The statue of Philadelphia's hard-hitting native son, portrayed by actor Sylvester Stallone, has stood outside of the historic art museum for more than 20 years, according to NPR member station WHYY.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
By any historic measure, this was a squeaker.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Apr. 2026
Though traffic deaths have reached historic lows in New York, there is more work to do.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The statue of Philadelphia's hard-hitting native son, portrayed by actor Sylvester Stallone, has stood outside of the historic art museum for more than 20 years, according to NPR member station WHYY.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
By any historic measure, this was a squeaker.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In dozens of markets, including San Diego and Sacramento, Nexstar would own multiple major TV network affiliates.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Sleep stages differ in important ways, Monika Schönauer, a sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg, who wasn’t involved in the study, told me.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The planet no longer has active plate tectonics and only experienced more significant geological activity in its distant past.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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This monumental church overlooking the bustling main square is the very heart of Valladolid.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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