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
Here, many writers have flourished, creating works of historical recovery that seek to excavate the dead and the lost.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
The impression is that in the second part of the series the music becomes increasingly dramatic, as the historical events do.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The Archives has been working with FamilySearch, a genealogical non-profit operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers free genealogical software, searching and access to historical documents.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
The impression is that in the second part of the series the music becomes increasingly dramatic, as the historical events do.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The Archives has been working with FamilySearch, a genealogical non-profit operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers free genealogical software, searching and access to historical documents.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
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This article includes reporting from The Associated Press. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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His 2018 feature debut, the Vietnam War drama Point Man, was a literal dive into the deep end of the cinematic pool.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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But the recent period of contraction in metaphoric Hollywood is almost ready to be re-labeled an outright existential decline in the literal one.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
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The show is set in the oil fields of western Texas and is based on the documentary podcast Boomtown, which told the story of the West Texan oil boom.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Read Her Farewell Email This year’s nominees for the Cinema Eye Honors, which honors the best in documentary fiction and TV, included a healthy crop of some of our best new non-fiction offerings.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the flip side is also true: Nothing would be more harmful than letting the Small Business Deduction disappear at the end of the year.John E. Kelly Jr., Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
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By staying true to her own experiences, her music naturally encourages others to embrace courage, authenticity, and a childlike sense of wonder—an organic process that defines the heart of her artistic contribution.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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