make history

idiom

: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history

They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.

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Advertisement Rams Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever Jan. 19, 2025 Buffalo narrowly beat the Ravens to complete a 10-0 record at home. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025 Regardless of the outcome, Trump will make history as the first individual convicted of a felony to assume the presidency, underscoring the unprecedented nature of this moment in American political and legal history. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 When December 2025 rolls around, Carey will likely make history as well with her yuletide carol. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The lesson: Do not pay a draft price that requires the player drafted to make history. —

Jess Bryant, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make history