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
But historical spending doesn’t suggest that hiring more officers will reduce overtime.
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Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
AccuWeather is predicting the number of 90-degree days to be near or above the historical average in Boston, Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
It was constructed by the National Park Service in 1986 to replace a historical bridge washed away by a flood.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The country is growing at a fraction of its historical growth rates.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
AccuWeather is predicting the number of 90-degree days to be near or above the historical average in Boston, Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
It was constructed by the National Park Service in 1986 to replace a historical bridge washed away by a flood.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The country is growing at a fraction of its historical growth rates.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Content that does not fail is content that answers a factual question in a unique manner to how all other websites answer it.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Such is the nature of the law at work that this or some other factual variation may be the subject of a future ruling – and a future column.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis and Ontario’s only LEED Gold Certified Hotel takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Between archival footage and photos of Lennon and Ono, there are dozens of jarring, ugly visuals, seemingly generated by entering Ono and Lennon’s dialogue into a machine that spits out bizarrely literal interpretations of text.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The documentary expansion runs alongside a broader portfolio.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Structurally, the first two seasons of this show keep everything within a documentary format, up to the point at the end of the second season where Valerie leaves the Emmys and the cameras behind to be with Mickey in a much harder reality.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Rarely were there any true freaks, which was where their sideshow stood out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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