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
The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Specifically, what Everton plan to do about the urinals in the historic stadium’s women’s dressing rooms.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Olivia Munson Last night's Emmys were filled with big moments and historic firsts.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The Memphis Police Department said last week, however, that crime in the city is overall at a historic 25-year low in 2025.
—Connor Greene, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Specifically, what Everton plan to do about the urinals in the historic stadium’s women’s dressing rooms.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Olivia Munson Last night's Emmys were filled with big moments and historic firsts.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The Memphis Police Department said last week, however, that crime in the city is overall at a historic 25-year low in 2025.
—Connor Greene, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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Though Azerbaijan now held Nagorno-Karabakh, several major issues remained.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unsportsmanlike conduct is a major emphasis for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There has never been a more important time than right now.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trout’s injuries over the last five seasons will likely rob him of the chance to reach some of baseball’s most important milestones.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tunnels and bridge projects mark the first significant upgrade to the Italian rail system since the Rome-Milan high-speed rail line was launched in 2008.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Housed in a tube that’s significantly bigger than most brow gels, the fatter, curved side of the spoolie brush applies the product and fluffs up brows, while the flat side arranges arches.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is one of those monumental quests.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the monumental Paris Climate Agreement, Newsweek will host its second Pillars of the Green Transition Conference during Climate Week 2025 NYC, which runs from September 21 to 28.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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