historic

Definition

  • adjective: famous or important in history
  • adjective: as
  • synonyms: historical, authentic, important

Examples

  • Unemployment is at a 'historic' low. [=an all-time low; the rate of unemployment is lower than it has ever been]

  • It's wonderful to see so many people here on this 'historic' occasion.

  • They know of many 'historic' volcanic eruptions in the area.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Harvey Dent's uncompromising stand against organized crime had made Gotham a safer place than it was at the time of his death, eight years ago. This city has seen a historic turnaround. No city is without crime, but this city is without organized crime because the Dent Act gave law enforcement (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises