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 Only the visitor signs out front suggested an aura of historic preservation. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Mac’s Club Deuce stands alone in Miami’s infamous nightlife scene, not just for its age and historic significance but for its vibe. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 But in October, those plans included saving the Court Arcade’s historic facade. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Related Stories An opening montage finds the historic metropolis full of people lost in their own individual worlds, digitally connected yet oblivious to the offscreen reality around them. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for historic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
  1. major
  2. important
  3. significant
  4. big
  5. monumental
Adjective
  • The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Businesses considering major investments pay close attention to regulatory risk.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of major
Adjective
  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Reseeding is particularly important in high-traffic areas or patches of the lawn where grubs, heat, or disease have left the turf thin.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of important
Adjective
  • Claiming the 29-year-old Robert would require a more significant financial commitment than Sewald.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of significant
Adjective
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Check the numbers, look for flexible options, and keep the bigger vision alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • These artists’ monumental public works were tied to post-revolutionary ideals of education, social justice, and national identity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His greatest challenge Treister was perhaps best known as the designer and architect behind the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach, a monumental work that has become one of South Florida’s most recognizable places of Holocaust remembrance.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of monumental

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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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