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history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /
NOUN
past events, experiences
Synonyms
STRONGEST
past
STRONG
antiquity yesterday yesteryear
WEAK
ancient times bygone times days of old days of yore good old days old days olden days
Antonyms
WEAK
future
NOUN
chronicle of events
Synonyms
STRONGEST
account annals biography record relation story tale
STRONG
autobiography diary epic journal memoirs narration narrative prehistory recapitulation recital report saga version
Antonyms
WEAK
future

Example Sentences

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His sister said he spends his time exercising, meditating and giving English and history classes to prisoners in neighboring cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

REI said he was "a true trailblazer and generous leader" and one of the most important voices in the history of REI and the outdoor community.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He stole 557 bases and was successful in 83% of his attempts, one of the best rates in major league history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His words were an anomaly in the history of presidential rhetoric.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Her eyes went wide as she realized that her opportunity to change history was about to be taken away.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin