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
Women’s labor force participation rates slumped in 2025, reversing some historic gains seen post-pandemic.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The building, dating back to 1905, acted as the centerpiece of the historic Hollywood Center Motel property.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Star’s coverage should meet this historic moment.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Today in history Here are just some of the historic events on this date in the past.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for historic
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
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The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, after major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failed to negotiate a deal before Sunday's midnight deadline.—
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The new California law or Assembly Bill 1830 requires most tortillas and corn masa products sold to contain folic acid, a vitamin important to infant health, according to CalMatters.—
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
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Advance Denim has secured exclusive rights to the HV100 fiber in the China and Vietnam region, a monumental agreement that underscores the company’s commitment to leading the Asian denim market in both innovation and sustainability.—
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In what would be a monumental shift in the local television sports landscape, the Marlins and Heat are preparing for the growing possibility, if not likelihood, that Florida’s regional sports networks will shutter in the weeks or months ahead.—
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“Historic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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