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
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.
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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
Cue the unexpected secret, the race against time, and the climactic wedding.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Olbinski recalled taking eight of his friends to see the movie in theaters, his footage in the backdrop of the film’s climactic scene.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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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
Cue the unexpected secret, the race against time, and the climactic wedding.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Olbinski recalled taking eight of his friends to see the movie in theaters, his footage in the backdrop of the film’s climactic scene.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climactic
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This quiz invites you to explore the darker corners of sci-fi literature, where monsters lurk not just in shadows, but in laboratories, alien worlds and post-apocalyptic wastelands.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps these vague apocalyptic visions only cause confusion and distraction.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere was electric—a convergence of style, creativity, and community that underscored the growing influence of Black creators during one of fashion’s most pivotal weeks.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The initiative marks a pivotal step in advancing sustainable urban transformation and circular construction practices.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Xi Jinping has remarked that relying on foreign supply of critical technologies—like semiconductors—is tantamount to building one's house on someone else's foundation.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bynum made a diving catch that extinguished a critical drive for the Broncos.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
15 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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In other words, the health of the system is decisive.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But even before Tyler Stephenson’s two-run homer off Robert Suarez broke a tie in the top of the ninth inning and held as the decisive hit in a 4-2 Reds victory, something happened that practically rendered the final score a footnote.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Guiding principles, both personal and professional, are just as crucial as having the right policy goals.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese artist will bring his expertise as a glonal artist to guide the contestants through this crucial semi-final stage.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Is this a watershed moment for the nation?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a watershed moment for America.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climactic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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