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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
Louisville looked apocalyptic last night.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Such apocalyptic moods also characterize contemporaneous scores by Alfred Schnittke, Shostakovich’s contrarian successor.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
This nerve agent was once released by the apocalyptic cult Aum Shinrikyo on the Tokyo subway in March 1995.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
In season two of Netflix’s popular post-apocalyptic YA show, The 100, the audience is introduced to Heda Lexa, played by none other than Alycia Debnam-Carey, the leader of the Grounders.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Such apocalyptic moods also characterize contemporaneous scores by Alfred Schnittke, Shostakovich’s contrarian successor.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
This nerve agent was once released by the apocalyptic cult Aum Shinrikyo on the Tokyo subway in March 1995.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
In season two of Netflix’s popular post-apocalyptic YA show, The 100, the audience is introduced to Heda Lexa, played by none other than Alycia Debnam-Carey, the leader of the Grounders.
—Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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The climactic sequence set aboard a military aircraft, with Ben facing off against the Hunters, would have been simpler in a Bruce Willis thriller, and more satisfying.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ministers in London directed the fortunes of one hundred thousand troops during the conflict’s climactic final stages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 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
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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
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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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In Cincinnati, at least 10 doctors have received over $1 million in industry payments, according to an Enquirer investigation, with Archdeacon and Sagi being fifth and seventh highest paid on the list, respectively.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Friedrichsen, a Wake Forest transfer, was among the trio of Wildcats in double figures, connecting on three triples and dealing a team-high three assists in the win.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement The Army’s World War II experiment was a watershed event.—
Time,
Time,
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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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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