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
Along the trails, visitors can see weathered rock hoodoos, natural springs, Native rock art, and historical ruins of ranches and other structures.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of their names have been lost to history, but at least two others feature prominently in historical accounts: William Dawes, who set out from Boston an hour before Revere, and Samuel Prescott, who arrived in Concord alone around 1:30 a.m.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The writer-director's first entirely original feature—i.e., one that's not based on either real-life events or existing IP—blends elements of gangster action, period romance, historical drama, and supernatural horror into a thrilling story of survival in the Jim Crow South.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Major economic development projects have a unique capacity to bridge historical inequities and opportunity gaps for Black and Brown communities, while offering real, lasting benefits for the community.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Some of their names have been lost to history, but at least two others feature prominently in historical accounts: William Dawes, who set out from Boston an hour before Revere, and Samuel Prescott, who arrived in Concord alone around 1:30 a.m.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The writer-director's first entirely original feature—i.e., one that's not based on either real-life events or existing IP—blends elements of gangster action, period romance, historical drama, and supernatural horror into a thrilling story of survival in the Jim Crow South.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Major economic development projects have a unique capacity to bridge historical inequities and opportunity gaps for Black and Brown communities, while offering real, lasting benefits for the community.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.—
Mercury News,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Hugh Cameron on Newsweek. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a literal child at the time, Barrymore grew up going to clubs like Studio 54 with her mother and even threw her 10th birthday party at a bar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The inclusion of Greenland in this narrative may not be literal—but its symbolic presence lingers.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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