as in climactic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
as the war reached its climacteric phase, the atrocities dramatically increased, both in number and brutality
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as in climax
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
historians attempting to pinpoint the Roman Empire's climacteric, that precise moment when it began its long downhill slide
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Recent Examples of climacteric
Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021
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
Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
Adjective
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
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
Noun
These are called climacteric, and will respond to the presence of ethylene by producing more ethylene.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climacteric
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Minnesota went 47 yards in eight plays before the drive’s climactic play.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t like the climactic part of an adventure story, where purposeful cross-cutting between daring deeds builds suspense.Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Following the film’s exhilaratingly unexpected climax, Lucy and Dylan’s eventual reunion turns it into a staider, talkier affair.Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 1922 version's climax is more focused on Knock escaping and being hunted by the townsfolk because he's scapegoated for the plague.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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This week may bring a milestone event or situation in regard to a community for you, such as a festive party, award show or networking mixer.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Miller stated Brown, who is married with four children, has shared her vision about improving the county's watershed and the water quality of the lake.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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When a watershed is laced with mercury, individual fish are not cured.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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The apocalyptic inferno has torn through the affluent neighborhood, forcing various celebrities to flee.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound throughout the ‘70s and ’80s, the company sold albums by the millions, its incomparable roster showcasing the pedigree and sophistication of Afro-Caribbean music: Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for Deux Ex and Super Meat Boy, both landmark titles in their genres.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, 25 percent of younger Americans pointed to housing costs as a critical area for government focus, while only 10 percent of those aged 60 and above shared this view.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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By restricting immigration, countries across the globe, rich and poor alike, are missing critical opportunities to boost economic growth and social unity.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Policy plays a pivotal role in this transformation.Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Another newcomer, who ended up in the pivotal role of the mother of the deceased girl, unknowingly introduced herself while production was prepping to film at a police station.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Climacteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climacteric. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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