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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
Video of the aftermath showed a yellow haze in the sky surrounded by thick clouds in what looked like an apocalyptic scene.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The response was predictably apocalyptic.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The response was predictably apocalyptic.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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With just the finale left to go, this is the point where the momentum should be building to some sort of climactic finale that potentially answers crucial questions about how the island operates.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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After the zapfest on Earth, the anti-climactic tussle between the forces of good and evil occurs back on Eternia, where He-Man and his nemesis cross swords in a clumsy fight that’s not only predictable but also photographed and edited poorly.—
Jeffrey Ressner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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California officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have repeatedly refuted claims of fraud and, in fact, have defended the state’s slower process as critical to ensuring the counts are accurate.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Remarkably, New York has actually been outscored by four points in his 75 total minutes through two games, yet his critical shot-making in the fourth quarters has come when his team has needed it most.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The pivotal episode helped earn Anderson an Emmy nomination.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Punk and Rhodes notably left WWE, went to AEW and then returned to WWE years later only to play pivotal roles in the company’s revitalization over the past few years.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The difference between these behaviors is subtle but decisive.—
Mustafa Abdelmonem,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The new goal is to stay decisive, emotionally regulated, creative, and mentally quick in a world that seems to accelerate exponentially.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 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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While Daly City is widely known for having the highest concentration of Filipinos in the region, the broader San Jose metropolitan area boasts a thriving community of about 109,000 Filipino Americans, according to Pew Research data.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Mets shortstop Bo Bichette drove in a career-high six runs, and the Braves lost 7-5 Friday at Citi Field.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The event was a watershed moment for a brand that has carried the stigma of being a hookup app.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The watershed district has spent 20 years improving water quality and resilience through stormwater management, shoreline restoration and control of invasive aquatic plants.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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