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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
How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning.
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FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Such ideas appear to have fueled some of the more apocalyptic currents on the Trumpist right, such as Peter Thiel’s musings on the anti-Christ and the ravings of Dan Bongino, the former deputy director of the FBI, who has said that demons are real.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Based on the 2022 indie horror game, the film follows a convict in a post-apocalyptic future who must scavenge for resources in an ocean of blood.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
As Deadline has reported, the post-apocalyptic drama is expected to end with its upcoming third season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for apocalyptic
FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Such ideas appear to have fueled some of the more apocalyptic currents on the Trumpist right, such as Peter Thiel’s musings on the anti-Christ and the ravings of Dan Bongino, the former deputy director of the FBI, who has said that demons are real.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Based on the 2022 indie horror game, the film follows a convict in a post-apocalyptic future who must scavenge for resources in an ocean of blood.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
As Deadline has reported, the post-apocalyptic drama is expected to end with its upcoming third season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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The climactic scene, which involves Linda battling the ocean, had to be shot fairly early on before the water off Montauk, where the film is set and was shot, became too cold.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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This climactic collision is woven from several minor ethical tugs-of-war that rest on each character exhibiting both selfishness and altruism in various scenes, until their complicated humanity is placed under a harsh spotlight.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though leadership frequently reverts to spreadsheets and manual processes during critical situations, this ultimately reveals the lack of true operational visibility.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jones will be a critical figure in improving USC’s interior and developing Stewart.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An opening for television ads The pivotal change came in 1997, when the agency issued draft guidance that television ads needed to present only major risk information and could direct viewers elsewhere – via phone lines, print materials or websites – for the full details.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Vincent, who was pivotal in advancing the company’s collection of works by high profile choreographers like Duato, returned to his former artistic home this winter to stage the piece on this current company, with help from Hubbard Street alum Cheryl Mann.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Zelenskyy has pushed for a summit with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, saying a face-to-face meeting could be decisive in unlocking an agreement, but the Kremlin has rebuffed that proposal beyond inviting the Ukrainian president to Moscow, which Zelenskyy refused.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Winter Park’s scoring and rebounding leader, 6-2 senior Will Ryan, made the decisive free throw in the final seconds.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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Chelsea have followed that path while spending on transfers at an unprecedented level, last season recording the highest pre-tax loss in English football history (£342m), according to data released by UEFA on Thursday.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although the company’s profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter and sales reached an all-time high, Wall Street seemed disappointed by its somewhat lackluster outlook.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin sees a watershed moment for the country.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The watershed moment marks a turning point for autonomous cars and the evolution of the Cannonball Run.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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