make history
idiom
: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history
They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.
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If Mamdani wins November’s general election, the 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist would make history as the city’s first Muslim mayor.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
The Mets begin the second half with a six-game homestand, giving Alonso an outside chance to make history at Citi Field soon.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
There had been some speculation that Hot Ones would make history by becoming the first YouTube show nominated, but Television Academy voters went for three perennial nominees.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Just one more game and a chance to make history, then a brief opportunity to rest and recharge before the madness starts up again with Palace’s visit in a little over a month.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
The Mets begin the second half with a six-game homestand, giving Alonso an outside chance to make history at Citi Field soon.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
There had been some speculation that Hot Ones would make history by becoming the first YouTube show nominated, but Television Academy voters went for three perennial nominees.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Just one more game and a chance to make history, then a brief opportunity to rest and recharge before the madness starts up again with Palace’s visit in a little over a month.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Make history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20history. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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