make history
idiom
: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history
They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.
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Walden, who has spent much of her life studying history, looks forward to seeing Cramm make history as her church's first female prophet-president.
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
The beloved icon went on to make history at the 2025 Grammys— becoming the first Black woman to win Best Country Album.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
And there has never before been a disparity like a No. 1 seed facing a losing-record opponent that climbed from No. 10 to escape play-in purgatory Miami quite literally must make history now starting Monday back home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s why Catholics worldwide warmly welcomed them — and crowned them with the expectation to make history.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
The beloved icon went on to make history at the 2025 Grammys— becoming the first Black woman to win Best Country Album.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
And there has never before been a disparity like a No. 1 seed facing a losing-record opponent that climbed from No. 10 to escape play-in purgatory Miami quite literally must make history now starting Monday back home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s why Catholics worldwide warmly welcomed them — and crowned them with the expectation to make history.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Make history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20history. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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