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
Avoiding sentimentality, Ross crafts a poetic, unflinching experience that captures both historical reality and the weight of trauma.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Philippine production and distribution company TBA Studios has cast Jericho Rosales to play the title role in its upcoming historical biopic Quezon.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
After four years of historical research supported by deep diving, a team led by filmmaker Karl Taylor has finally solved the mystery, locating the wreckage of both ships.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Remember the historical mention of Himiko in Chinese sources?
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Philippine production and distribution company TBA Studios has cast Jericho Rosales to play the title role in its upcoming historical biopic Quezon.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
After four years of historical research supported by deep diving, a team led by filmmaker Karl Taylor has finally solved the mystery, locating the wreckage of both ships.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Remember the historical mention of Himiko in Chinese sources?
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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The Senate is also set to vote on whether to confirm the remaining Trump Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The factual novella lacks the self-soothing aspects of the self-eulogizing fantasy, while telling the same tale, with Hemingway acting, by his frantic verbal participation, as its co-author, contributing to what is at once a parody and, in another way, the superior realization of his own book.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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With Philly fans in town, that just might be literal: the Big Easy might have to count their Romeo catchers when big game crowds go home.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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The simplest, most literal answer: Erickson likes the instrument.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Already making its way around the global pitching circuit, documentary film Mothers in Transit explores the world of cross-border surrogacy, following Taiwanese couples navigating surrogacy in Ukraine and Thailand amid shifting regulations.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the talk with Rachel Marie, McRae was asked to name the Eagles quarterback and where was former Eagles center Jason Kelce’s documentary streaming.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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As Donald Trump shamelessly stretches the boundaries of the law to expand his power and influence, America’s federal judges remaining true to their oaths will be critical to preserving the constitutional order of our democracy.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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People believed her, and the fame turned Gibson one of the first true wellness influencers.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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