historic

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-ik How to pronounce historic (audio)
Definition of historicnext
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect a historic peace agreement between the two nations

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Recent Examples of historic Given one historic ship in which all the original parts had been replaced, and another in which all the original parts had been restored, Neo-Vision said, neither one is the true Ship of Theseus. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 This has the potential to further erode public support for the court, which is sitting near historic lows. — The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 When Jesse later built Operation PUSH in Chicago, his Saturday morning rallies became something historic. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 In neighboring Uruguay, where Leo’s visit is expected to energize the Catholic minority in a country that officially celebrates Christmas as Family Day, Cardinal Daniel Sturla, the archbishop of Montevideo, tempered hopes for the historic visit. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for historic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
  1. major
  2. important
  3. significant
  4. big
  5. monumental
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  • Despite the hefty reservation payments, the Roadster is unlikely to become a major revenue source for Tesla.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Her Instagram long-form project Excellences & Perfections, from 2014, however, was major cringe.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of major
Adjective
  • Understanding the answer is often more important than the opportunity itself.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Ties between Ukraine and its most important backer the United States have also been strained by the apparent withdrawal of US intelligence sharing, and restrictions to the Starlink satellite internet service.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of important
Adjective
  • Sullivan and Peltola have already faced off this year, but Thursday's debate was widely seen as the most significant for the general electorate.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That reality makes the latest Carrera T more significant than its understated badge might suggest.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of significant
Adjective
  • At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Go rebound the basketball, go protect the rim, be a big big for us.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Visitors enter through a 4,000-square-foot atrium before traveling upwards through the building via corridors, monumental escalators, and galleries overlooking one another.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Brody Knowles led the Dragons with 9 catches for 143 yards and also had a monumental catch facing fourth down late in the fourth quarter.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of monumental

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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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