climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik 
klə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
the film's climactic scene
Examples of climactic in a Sentence
At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief.
the movie's climactic chase scene
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Meanwhile, the story mode allows players to explore the anime’s iconic world in new cinematics, all leading up to the Final War’s climactic clash between the One For All and All For One.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
And there's a notable climactic scene in part three of the special that drives that idea home visually and emotionally.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
When Punch’s second act at last reaches the climactic series of encounters between Jacob, David, and Joan — mediated by Nicola (Camila Canó-Flaviá), a restorative-justice worker — the often bouncy, pulsing play ends up finding its greatest strength in stillness.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Fire and Ash picks up as Jake and Neytiri mourn their late son, Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), who died during The Way of Water's climactic battle.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
And there's a notable climactic scene in part three of the special that drives that idea home visually and emotionally.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
When Punch’s second act at last reaches the climactic series of encounters between Jacob, David, and Joan — mediated by Nicola (Camila Canó-Flaviá), a restorative-justice worker — the often bouncy, pulsing play ends up finding its greatest strength in stillness.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Fire and Ash picks up as Jake and Neytiri mourn their late son, Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), who died during The Way of Water's climactic battle.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
klə-
: of, relating to, or being a climax
the movie's climactic scene
Medical Definition
climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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