as in apocalyptic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
the French Revolution is usually regarded as one of the climactic events in modern European history
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Recent Examples of climactic
In turn, the development of cyanobacteria relied on certain climactic and environmental conditions.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
But the most climactic moment of the trailer is a standoff between Joel and Ellie.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Sunday night’s Oscar telecast started and ended with indelible moments: a stirring Wicked duet and a climactic pair of wins by Anora.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
By the story’s climactic moments, Rader (eventually) takes a more active role in the proceedings, interacting with Mio and Zoe directly in gameplay.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
But the most climactic moment of the trailer is a standoff between Joel and Ellie.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Sunday night’s Oscar telecast started and ended with indelible moments: a stirring Wicked duet and a climactic pair of wins by Anora.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
By the story’s climactic moments, Rader (eventually) takes a more active role in the proceedings, interacting with Mio and Zoe directly in gameplay.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climactic
Adjective
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The play looks at a more innocent time in our level of apocalyptic fears and compares it to our current state of high alert.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In The Last of Us, Ramsey plays Ellie, the young survivor of an apocalyptic plague that has decimated humanity.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 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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For leaders this serves as a critical warning: the relentless pursuit of productivity without regard for the multifaceted nature of human identity can lead to a workforce that is disengaged, unfulfilled and ultimately less innovative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the critical number in this election is 802, the exceptionally low number of voters who cast ballots in that district election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 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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Connor McDavid, who assisted on Draisaitl’s decisive tally, has only 85 points to sit fourth in NHL scoring.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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But in a manner which belied her age, Andreeva refocused in the decisive set by breaking her Polish opponent twice in the first five games and ran away to clinch her second victory over Świątek in as many tournaments.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Related article European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine Across the pond, US stock futures pointed to a better day ahead.—
John Liu,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine considers its hold on Kursk to be crucial to use as leverage in any negotiations to end the war.—
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11 Mar. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climactic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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