as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy
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Recent Examples of historical
Roberto Coin jewelry functions as an exchange that unites the creator with the wearer while connecting historical moments to upcoming times.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Oppenheimer says that there has been a decline of historical knowledge regarding humanities, Judaism, and the State of Israel, with people instead getting their information from social media.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
For more on Pope Leo XIV's historical papacy, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.
—Linda Marx, People.com, 13 May 2025
The Presidents Cup, the PGA Championship, this is a major historical legacy for sports here in this city.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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For the experts, the accumulation of factual material is key.—
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This is a preview of The 1600—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
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The Lynx were literal seconds away from a ring last year.—
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What to do with that $35 billion in debt created by the literal creation of Warner Bros. Discovery.—
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
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That’s on the new episode of Doc Talk, co-hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Matt Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor.—
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
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This is a view of the future where major sporting events can achieve practically ubiquitous distribution and true interactivity.—
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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