historian
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
It is possible that a future historian will look back on this moment as a time of popular constitutionalism.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
It is little wonder that presidential historian Tevi Troy called the 1950s “The Martin and Lewis Decade.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The difficulty lies in the technology’s combination of extreme complexity with extreme precision, said Chris Miller, a historian of technology at Tufts University and author of “Chip War.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It comes days after Anthea Hartig, historian and director of the National Museum of American History, testified before a US House subcommittee and faced harsh criticism from Republican lawmakers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Discovering that she had been trained as an art historian, he drew her into a discussion about Vermeer, pretending to be ignorant himself about the painter’s work.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
![]()
Rigorously researched, “Skipping School” will interest historians of education and general readers curious about the place of homeschooling in American life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Of the options for what to do with it once bought, demolishing the site was out of the question for historians.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
And it echoes something sleep historians have long noted: in pre-industrial times before artificial lighting, humans often slept in two blocks.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
That is not without its problems, as many historians and academics have recognized.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Many historians argue that American racism—the belief in white racial superiority—did not exist until it grew out of slavery.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing historian
"Mysteries of the Ancient Past"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Sword in the Stone" and "Was There a Real King Arthur?"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Week 5: Into the Past
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!