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Historic

Verb / hɪˈstɔ:rɪk / Another word for historic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is important or significant in history

Synonyms & similar words

historical important significant notable memorable remarkable famous celebrated renowned noteworthy monumental momentous epochal signal distinguished glorious illustrious venerable time-honored traditional classic

Synonyms by register

Formal

significant momentous notable consequential

Informal

big important major

Literary

epochal seminal

Antonyms

modern contemporary current new recent present-day

Common collocations

  • historic moment
  • historic event
  • historic decision
  • historic site
  • historic building
  • historic occasion
  • historic achievement

Word family

noun history
adverb historically

Usage note

Often confused with 'historical', which refers to anything related to history, while 'historic' specifically means important or famous in history.

Example sentences

  1. The historic battle was fought many years ago.
  2. The historic site was preserved for future generations.
  3. The historic event changed the course of history.
  4. The historic monument was a symbol of the city's past.
  5. The historic building was renovated to its former glory.

Quotes

  • History never looks like history when you are living through it.
  • The best way to predict the future is to study the past.
  • History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.

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