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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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
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The pair ultimately do sleep together, but after a climactic break-up, Alyssa is later seen with a girlfriend.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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Buehler, who’d never saved a big-league game, volunteered to take the ninth on a day’s rest, again thriving upon climactic gravity.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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The neo-noir psychological thriller is a great showcase for all three talents, especially as the tense cat-and-mouse game escalates to a startling climax.Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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To prove her point, Sally loudly and convincingly fakes climax in the middle of the lunch rush.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Obama’s trip could prove to be a milestone in a two-decade path toward reconciliation.David Brown, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Pretty Woman actor, 75, sold his $11 million New Canaan, Conn., home in October, property records confirm, marking another milestone in his transition to spending more time outside America.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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The last Farm Bill included roughly $6 billion per year for conservation activities, such as improving soil health practices on farms, protecting watersheds and helping producers tackle climate change.Bill Frist, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Now, just days before a historically tight election, former defense officials and lawmakers say the results could be apocalyptic.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nathan MacKinnon set a franchise record last season with 140 points and is nearly producing at the same rate this year, despite the Avalanche having an apocalyptic rash of injuries and availability issues.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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The flight back is just as scenic, soaring over the Matthews mountain range — a remote and inaccessible landmark filled with dramatic cliffs, cycad forests, and flowing rivers.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Emerald City Toast to the Lush Green of Oz This fresh, green cocktail inspired by the Emerald City captures the beauty of Oz’s most iconic landmark.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The congressional district that includes sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties could play a pivotal role in the partisan battle over control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans seek to hold onto a narrow majority.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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This is a very important point for Lila, because the emancipation of women plays a pivotal role in Elena Ferrante’s books.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Climacteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climacteric. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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