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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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But Kasamis takes inspiration from history: He read Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” in high school.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It also marked the first time in Coachella history when the famously sunny desert festival received rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"Bangladesh has a strong history of high immunisation coverage, but even small disruptions can lead to the gradual accumulation of immunity gaps over time."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Michael Saylor, the company’s executive chairman, posted “back to work” on social media site X, alongside a chart showing Strategy’s history of Bitcoin purchases.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I watched this alternative history spiral out in flashes and blips and bit my lip.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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