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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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Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid thinks sometimes movies can change history; other times they simply narrate it.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Luka Doncic finishes with 42 points and becomes the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points in the Lakers’ 127-113 win over Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It has never happened before in all U.S. history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on history and tradition as the key to constitutional meaning.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Apparently, Michelle adored Auntie Chey because she knew so much history about the stream.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.