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the first time in history

idiom
Meaning

something that has never happened before in the past.


Examples
SIMPLE

This is the first time in history that it snowed here.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists announced that for the first time in history, they successfully sent a message to the deep ocean.

COMPLEX

For the first time in history, the two rival nations signed a permanent peace treaty, marking a significant turning point for the entire region.

Last updated April 22, 2026