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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But the climactic action is somewhat wayward, with a too easy solution supplied by an unfortunate animal in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Nevertheless, the shocking resurrection of the evil Emperor Palpatine throws Rey into a revelation about her lineage and a climactic secret that could shape her fate.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Nevertheless, the shocking resurrection of the evil Emperor Palpatine throws Rey into a revelation about her lineage and a climactic secret that could shape her fate.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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
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climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
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