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
Voice cast regulars Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kitō (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu) and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke) return as the Demon Slayer Corps embarks on a climactic assault against the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
On occasion, just such a feeling is achieved, especially in the climactic runway sequence, when a rainstorm whips up and epiphanies are experienced.
—Richard Lawson, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Respecting Independence For the climactic fashion show sequence, which takes place outdoors after dark, Winocour and Chavanne selected around 10 looks from the Chanel archives.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s a climactic scene in my novel where the biologist has to climb a burning tree to save an endling tree snail.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
On occasion, just such a feeling is achieved, especially in the climactic runway sequence, when a rainstorm whips up and epiphanies are experienced.
—Richard Lawson, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Respecting Independence For the climactic fashion show sequence, which takes place outdoors after dark, Winocour and Chavanne selected around 10 looks from the Chanel archives.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s a climactic scene in my novel where the biologist has to climb a burning tree to save an endling tree snail.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climactic
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The immersive versions are being designed to transport audiences into gothic horror, post-apocalyptic survival and futuristic rebellion settings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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There's a different take on a post apocalyptic universe where the world is made of plastic and not garbage.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in social work and finding a stable job proved to be a pivotal moment in Ana’s life.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kirk played a pivotal role in helping Republicans close the gap among young voters in 2024.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The armed group controls tens of thousands of acres of coca plantations and has gained significant political leverage as President Gustavo Petro’s Administration scrambles to secure agreements with armed groups critical to advancing Colombia’s broader peace talks and anti-narcotics efforts.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yet the medical center in central Ukraine, just 60 miles from the frontline, plays a critical role in the current Russia-Ukraine war, where traumatic brain injuries are all-too-common.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Keeping high-ethylene producers away from climacteric fruits can keep them from ripening too quickly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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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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Companies with more women in leadership roles are more likely to take decisive climate action, including disclosing their emissions.—
Catherine McKenna,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The surge gave NewsNation decisive wins over its competitors.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All that fat is crucial for helping bears survive the harsh Alaskan winter.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
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Finding the right combinations Arguably the biggest challenge in any Ryder Cup is figuring out how to help players of an individual sport work together as a team, so selecting the pairings is crucial.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The election was something of a watershed moment for prediction markets, and the industry has gone from strength to strength ever since.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many see Kirk’s assignation as a watershed moment for the country.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climactic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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