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also apocalyptical
as in climactic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
the apocalyptic Battle of Stalingrad, which led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany
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Recent Examples of apocalyptic
In an attempt to restore their empires, two opposing forces from the depths of outer space, One and Zero, unleash an apocalyptic conflict on Earth.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The series, from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, combines traditional political thriller sensibilities with near-future apocalyptic sci-fi to create a twisty-turny story filled with mystery, action and a great cast of characters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
That apparently left parts of the United States looking less apocalyptic than the rest of the globe, including Atlanta, where Collins has reason to believe his wife Teri (Enuka Okuma) is among the survivors.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Yet this complacent optimism sat side by side with an apocalyptic appetite for random assassination, the propaganda of the deed.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The series, from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, combines traditional political thriller sensibilities with near-future apocalyptic sci-fi to create a twisty-turny story filled with mystery, action and a great cast of characters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
That apparently left parts of the United States looking less apocalyptic than the rest of the globe, including Atlanta, where Collins has reason to believe his wife Teri (Enuka Okuma) is among the survivors.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Yet this complacent optimism sat side by side with an apocalyptic appetite for random assassination, the propaganda of the deed.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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What everyone remembers most from Dumb and Dumber is the climactic explosive-diarrhea scene.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The climactic scene in that film took place when Wallace’s mother and her son face the difficult decision of battling heatstroke in a car that won’t start or confronting the big, rabid dog waiting for them outside the small vehicle.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gherardi was a pivotal figure in the eyewear industry.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The arrest and recent imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sent shockwaves through Turkey, marking a decisive shift toward full autocracy.—
Bilal Bilici,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For this reader, roughly the same age as Sam Raymond, there is uncommon pleasure in the paradoxes of this climacteric tale.—
Claire Messud,
Harper's Magazine,
22 June 2021
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Macerating unripe climacteric fruit in sugar, however, isn’t a substitute for ripening them; that just takes time in your kitchen counter’s fruit basket.—
Bill St. John,
The Denver Post,
8 May 2017
Adjective
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My previous post, Being Sad Is Expensive: How Your Money-Mindset Matters showed how emotions play a crucial role in shaping financial behavior.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ask Chris Richards, who credits a small but crucial collective upward shift at Crystal Palace in the second half of the season for reviving the club’s hopes of meaningful progress.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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