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also apocalyptical
as in climactic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
the apocalyptic Battle of Stalingrad, which led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany
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Recent Examples of apocalyptic
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
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Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The name, borrowed from the post-apocalyptic movie series, immediately drew attention for its bold tone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This isn’t to say writer and director Mary Bronstein’s film, about the agonizing deterioration of a woman whose life is falling down around her in near-apocalyptic fashion, isn’t worth watching.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Even the basic details of the situation can sound like the clumsy plot of some apocalyptic thriller.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The name, borrowed from the post-apocalyptic movie series, immediately drew attention for its bold tone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This isn’t to say writer and director Mary Bronstein’s film, about the agonizing deterioration of a woman whose life is falling down around her in near-apocalyptic fashion, isn’t worth watching.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Even the basic details of the situation can sound like the clumsy plot of some apocalyptic thriller.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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Murphy and Roberston devote their first act to the series of Conference of the Parties (COP) summits that preceded the climactic negotiations in Kyoto in 1997, which instituted a framework, severely weakened by compromise, for international cooperation on reducing emissions.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The sequence also has literal Easter eggs during its climactic postcard showing the explosion at Ironworks, which took place during an Easter egg hunt in 1908.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some fans were critical of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach when the team failed to make a deal last week ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, on the pivotal play of the game, Becht ran untouched for nine yards on a great play call by coach Matt Campbell to ice the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, has capped off a pivotal year in his junior golf career by earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Rolex Junior All-America First Team, a recognition awarded by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to the top junior golfers in the world.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Some American customers are also shunning Starbucks for its relatively high prices, compared to McDonald’s and other less expensive chains like Dunkin’.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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In its most recent quarter, Grab reported revenue of $873 million, 22% higher than the same period the year before.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Already, the government of Bangladesh has limited control over the country’s water supply because only about 7% of the watershed area of the Brahmaputra, Meghna and Ganges – the three main rivers that flow into the country – are within Bangladesh.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its release coincided with the 350th anniversary of Christiaan Huygens’ invention of the spiral spring, a watershed moment for watchmaking.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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