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
The artifacts and remains could help researchers understand the daily lives, roles and fates of the sailors — moving beyond broad historical accounts to the personal level.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Artifacts and remains could help researchers understand the daily lives, roles and fates of the sailors — moving beyond broad historical accounts to the personal level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
While much of the original plan has been defanged over the decades, there’s still a lot of the original pieces that are now historical in nature.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Calls for context or conversation While some Black leaders are calling for the statue's removal, others said that, at a minimum, more historical context should be added.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for historical
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Artifacts and remains could help researchers understand the daily lives, roles and fates of the sailors — moving beyond broad historical accounts to the personal level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
While much of the original plan has been defanged over the decades, there’s still a lot of the original pieces that are now historical in nature.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Calls for context or conversation While some Black leaders are calling for the statue's removal, others said that, at a minimum, more historical context should be added.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Marcet’s intention was certainly not to disturb the religious faith of her young readers, most of whom would have been raised on a literal understanding of the biblical creation story.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Robber Robber don’t relive their apartment fire in literal terms on the album or dramatize the months spent living out of suitcases.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Below, the biggest revelations from the documentary episode of the night that almost killed Odom.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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This unique documentary-comedy hybrid is executive produced by Jessica Alba and stars Keyla Monterroso Mejia (The Studio, Curb Your Enthusiasm).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The days at the fictional Oak Canyon Ranch Retreat in the nonfictional Agoura Hills are loaded with incident — the retreat itself is essentially sleepaway camp, including pool time, games, a cookout, a talent show — and disasters.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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