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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If nominated in Best Actress, Gascón will make history as the first out trans actor nominated for an Oscar. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024 Some in the audience expressed disappointment that Harris was not able to make history as the country’s first Black female president. —

Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024 If González’s advantage over Dalmau prevails, the pro-statehood New Progressive Party would make history as the first in Puerto Rico to secure a third consecutive term. —

Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 With a 50-50 Senate, the party in the White House determines the majority, since the vice president is a tie-breaker. Liccardo and Low, both Democrats, were looking to make history in the District 16 race. —

Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make history