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
Even in a historical context, the Thunder’s season has been exceptional.
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Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
AccuWeather is predicting that 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than 2024 — one of the most destructive on record — but at or above historical averages from 1990 to 2020.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The latest revelation underscores concerns over Russia's reach and Vienna's historical vulnerabilities to foreign infiltration, particularly after last year's arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer accused of leaking sensitive data to Moscow.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to the structure, historical documents, bronze vessels and remains of ancient furniture were also found.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
AccuWeather is predicting that 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than 2024 — one of the most destructive on record — but at or above historical averages from 1990 to 2020.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The latest revelation underscores concerns over Russia's reach and Vienna's historical vulnerabilities to foreign infiltration, particularly after last year's arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer accused of leaking sensitive data to Moscow.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to the structure, historical documents, bronze vessels and remains of ancient furniture were also found.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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But the most glaring factual error is the below, which says the Houthis killed three Americans last January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, some of the most nefarious uses are increasingly in healthcare, where accurate, factual information and trust are critically important to good outcomes.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Lavender Men follows last fall’s release of the documentary feature Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln that examined whether the politician may have been gay, with the film being subjected to trolling by Elon Musk and conservative pundits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship when voters register to vote.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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