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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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It is an exploration of the moral reasoning that shaped American history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In retrospect, the Suez crisis is seen as a turning point in 20th-century history.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

"I had no history of anxiety, I was a really happy, bubbly person," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Farther from Earth than any humans in history, the crew could no longer reach Mission Control, their families or any other living member of our home planet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Knowing how the rest of history would play out, I found this sadly ironic as I grabbed a hatchet from the basket.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin