make history

idiom

: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history

They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.

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Regardless of the outcome, Trump will make history as the first individual convicted of a felony to assume the presidency, underscoring the unprecedented nature of this moment in American political and legal history. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 When December 2025 rolls around, Carey will likely make history as well with her yuletide carol. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The lesson: Do not pay a draft price that requires the player drafted to make history. —

Jess Bryant, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 His replacement, Harris, was eventually comfortably beaten in the November contest, paving the way for Trump to make history and return to the White House, becoming only the second president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. —

Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make history