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
Meanwhile, the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, Colorado, are also underway this week, with 12 teams from across the globe creating massive, fleeting works of art in the city’s historic downtown.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
But Noe said the biggest hurdle local farmers face when trying to expand their operations is the pressure from development spreading across the historic agricultural lands in South Miami-Dade.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Achieving this balance is challenging, but the potential rewards could be historic.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Barkley was on pace to beat Dickerson’s historic mark, but Eagles coach Nick Sirianni held him out of their Week 18 game against the woeful Giants.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
But Noe said the biggest hurdle local farmers face when trying to expand their operations is the pressure from development spreading across the historic agricultural lands in South Miami-Dade.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Achieving this balance is challenging, but the potential rewards could be historic.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Barkley was on pace to beat Dickerson’s historic mark, but Eagles coach Nick Sirianni held him out of their Week 18 game against the woeful Giants.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
Adjective
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In places like Freiburg, where a group of predominantly Syrian immigrants participated in a gang rape that became a major news story, the influx fuelled security fears and anti-immigrant sentiment.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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This year, with the Vancouver Canucks’ star forwards Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller are underperforming and goalie Thatcher Demko missing the first 24 games of the season with a knee injury, captain Quinn Hughes has become more important to his team than ever.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In this paper, the researchers did not calculate how strong those differences are, but an important next step is to explore the observational consequences of this model.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And the price tag — not his abilities — has prevented LaVine from being moved despite significant interest from both the Bulls and LaVine over the past year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’: The three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect won big at the Golden Globes.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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So handling this situation the right way, playing with the momentum of the crowd, not letting the game get too big.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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While the Presidential Inauguration—which took place on January 20, 2025—was monumental, some of the public's attention turned to the unspoken dynamics among key figures present, including Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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