climactic
adjective
cli·mac·tic
klī-ˈmak-tik 
klə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
the film's climactic scene
Synonyms of climactic
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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The climactic sequence where music finally enters was always planned that way – and reflects his father’s influence more directly than anything else in the film.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
What takes its place is feel-good human connection and reconciliation, whether found in unlikely places—such as in a climactic showdown between Rick and Danny in Los Angeles—or in its familiar setting, at home.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Marcia was particularly instrumental in the construction of the Death Star escape and the climactic Battle of Yavin.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Emotionally cornered and spiritually exhausted, Anatoly at last lets everything rupture to the surface, sustaining the anthem's climactic note for over 20 seconds.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
What takes its place is feel-good human connection and reconciliation, whether found in unlikely places—such as in a climactic showdown between Rick and Danny in Los Angeles—or in its familiar setting, at home.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Marcia was particularly instrumental in the construction of the Death Star escape and the climactic Battle of Yavin.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Emotionally cornered and spiritually exhausted, Anatoly at last lets everything rupture to the surface, sustaining the anthem's climactic note for over 20 seconds.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climactic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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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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