as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy
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Recent Examples of historical
To say how Sugar Hill’s Black residents fared in court would spoil the enjoyment of this suspenseful tale, which has put Lurie on a new path in writing historical fiction.
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Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Duties include analyzing water availability and use; reviewing historical records and interpreting data.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Record amounts of sargassum have been observed Nearly 38 million metric tons of sargassum have been observed in the Caribbean, breaking historical records, according to a report released by the University of South Florida on Saturday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Together, these exhibitions form a rich tapestry of artistic thought that bridges the personal and the political, the historical and the contemporary.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for historical
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Duties include analyzing water availability and use; reviewing historical records and interpreting data.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Record amounts of sargassum have been observed Nearly 38 million metric tons of sargassum have been observed in the Caribbean, breaking historical records, according to a report released by the University of South Florida on Saturday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Together, these exhibitions form a rich tapestry of artistic thought that bridges the personal and the political, the historical and the contemporary.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for historical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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In turn, Bivins brought in another friend to execute the deadly plot, according to an FBI criminal complaint and the factual statement filed with his plea agreement.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Have three response templates ready: factual correction for misinformation, values reaffirmation for criticism, and security protocol for threats.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Darjeeling Limited underscores the folly of these men riding the rails with mountains of literal and metaphorical baggage in tow, and how the country humbles them before any healing can begin.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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This, despite there being more documentary evidence than ever before in history: Information is abundant, yet consensus is elusive.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Throughout the prosecution’s case, the Commonwealth played numerous clips taken from interviews Read provided news outlets and documentary film crews, using her own words to highlight inconsistencies in her account and refute the defense’s arguments.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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