historic
Example Sentences
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Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
A Riyadh development called Diriyah buzzes with activity around a hub of restaurants set next to a historic ruin, with a Trump-branded hotel planned nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Despite some toilet troubles, Artemis II is successfully into day five of the historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
For decades, González and his wife, Mercedes Cruz, have run a popular weekly dance night in a historic social hall in one of Havana’s oldest neighborhoods, a few blocks from the Caribbean Sea.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The Roaring Twenties stood at the tail end of a historic surge of immigration to the United States.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.