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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Even with all the gumption in the world, the eponymous Elbow Grease does not win his climactic race.
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Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The show will follow this British resistance across six episodes from first kills and internal betrayals to propaganda campaigns, internment camps, and a climactic political assassination.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
From first kills and internal betrayals to propaganda campaigns, internment camps, and a climactic political assassination, this is a story about how freedom is taken and how it can be won back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Handshake: Why Johnson, Russell are at odds The forum’s climactic ending saw Russell stand and extend his arm towards Johnson.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The show will follow this British resistance across six episodes from first kills and internal betrayals to propaganda campaigns, internment camps, and a climactic political assassination.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
From first kills and internal betrayals to propaganda campaigns, internment camps, and a climactic political assassination, this is a story about how freedom is taken and how it can be won back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Handshake: Why Johnson, Russell are at odds The forum’s climactic ending saw Russell stand and extend his arm towards Johnson.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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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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