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
This 2,000-year-old wreck, known for its historical significance, has inspired stories and research for decades.
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Those cabins have been around for decades, historical aerial photos show, apparently before the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s first floodzone maps were developed.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The historical drama is based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
The streamer has released a trailer for the historical drama, which debuts its first two episodes Friday, Aug. 1, followed by one new installment every Friday through Sept. 19.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Those cabins have been around for decades, historical aerial photos show, apparently before the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s first floodzone maps were developed.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The historical drama is based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
The streamer has released a trailer for the historical drama, which debuts its first two episodes Friday, Aug. 1, followed by one new installment every Friday through Sept. 19.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historical
Adjective
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But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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One boss fight in particular should’ve been a greater challenge, but between DK and Pauline dropping literal bombs on the foe, the encounter was over in moments.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Farming is complex, Burnett says, because inventory (like livestock) has a literal lifecycle—it is born, grows, and dies.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Lauded as ‘unflinching’, the documentary discussion is a timely addition.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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For the first time this year, the Humanitas Prizes will include two awards in the documentary category instead of one (one to a documentary feature and another for docuseries episode), making for ten Humanitas Prizes at the Humanitas Prizes Awards Show & Toast.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Judkins’ ex, according to the report, told him the messages weren’t true, then Judkins punched her in the mouth.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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