historical
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.
“The favorites are the favorites for a reason,” Anika Howard, CEO of online betting and technology company Wondr Nation, told MarketWatch about the historical predictability of the World Cup.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Movies, like people, have a historical context, and Rocky’s was Watergate, Vietnam, a bad economy, high inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement, about the safeguarding measures Sullivan said a temporary agreement was negotiated with the FA not to meet academy or women's team players "1-2-1" until a historical anonymous complaint was resolved.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Additional data on large herbivores and historical climate conditions helped the team evaluate whether environmental changes or other factors contributed to the site's abandonment.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Later, in the middle of Mr. Fabian’s textbook voice reading about historical monuments in Washington, DC, Jax shouts, “It’s snowing harder!”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
Vocabulary lists containing historical
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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!
Lesson 1
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!
Reading: Informational - Middle School
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!
