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
It’s widely believed that Republicans could usher in more tax cuts, albeit with reductions in spending too, in an era when U.S. debt has already soared to historic levels.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and potential first gentleman Doug Emhoff were seen just offstage, bonding over the historic Bon Jovi/R.E.M. rock summit meeting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Both candidates on Monday made their final pitches to voters in events across swing states that are set to decide an election that will be historic no matter which candidate prevails.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While the majority of those races aren't expected to be competitive, their outcomes will be historic for other reasons.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and potential first gentleman Doug Emhoff were seen just offstage, bonding over the historic Bon Jovi/R.E.M. rock summit meeting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Both candidates on Monday made their final pitches to voters in events across swing states that are set to decide an election that will be historic no matter which candidate prevails.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While the majority of those races aren't expected to be competitive, their outcomes will be historic for other reasons.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article San Jose — Thanks to a monumental effort from a number of companies, civic organizations and individuals, the 106th annual Veterans Day parade hit the streets of downtown San Jose on Monday despite the rain.Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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After months of eye-popping news stories, dueling polls and relentless TV commercials, a monumental Election Day is finally upon us.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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