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
Along with the trust, Nichols announced the release of 45,000 historic documents related to the massacre.
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Ultimately, the Cougars may have to be perfect to secure a historic result.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
And once again, the two teams will meet in the Cup final with last year’s series going down to the wire in a historic Game 7.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Ultimately, the Cougars may have to be perfect to secure a historic result.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
And once again, the two teams will meet in the Cup final with last year’s series going down to the wire in a historic Game 7.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many students.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into an important offseason.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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The seventh grader from Dallas won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, after last year having come in second place on the big stage.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Seeking international glory and, of course, a monumental pay rise.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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To mark the tenth anniversary of Morrison’s death, Mladen Mikulin, a Croatian artist, added his own monumental gift: a 300-pound bust of the musician.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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