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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
Whether or not its lyrics were inspired by those apocalyptic events, the song gives me great comfort.
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Noa Tishby, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, ARC Raiders tasks you with scavenging the Earth's dangerous surface for resources while fighting hostile robots and rival human players.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Lynskey also gave a memorable performance as resistance group leader Kathleen in two episodes of the HBO apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Disney+ is developing Afterlife With Archie, an apocalyptic hourlong drama written and produced by the same duo behind Riverdale and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti, per Deadline.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noa Tishby, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, ARC Raiders tasks you with scavenging the Earth's dangerous surface for resources while fighting hostile robots and rival human players.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Lynskey also gave a memorable performance as resistance group leader Kathleen in two episodes of the HBO apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Disney+ is developing Afterlife With Archie, an apocalyptic hourlong drama written and produced by the same duo behind Riverdale and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti, per Deadline.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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But this climactic sequence, too, is redolent of too many other films to name, as is a final stretch where the apparent resolution to the sisters’ travails turns out to be something else.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s something particularly climactic about this year’s WNBA Finals, coming weeks before the league’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire and with most players becoming free agents in anticipation of a new leaguewide salary structure.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For director and producer Robert Eric Wise, the goal of the documentary was to introduce more young people to the work and accomplishments of pivotal Black Fort Worth residents.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Chris Jones’ effort — or lack thereof — on a pivotal late play became a national talking point.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Blue Jays will await their ALCS opponent, as the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are set for a decisive Game 5 at T-Mobile Park on Friday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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After taking steps in his defensive game last season, Matthews continued to track back and make decisive plays with his stick while defending.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 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
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The deal accelerated over several crucial moments — Israel’s strike on Qatar, discussions on the sidelines of the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York City and Jared Kushner’s conversations with his father-in-law, these sources said.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Health care has become even more crucial, the union argues, with the possibility that rates under the Affordable Care Act might increase dramatically in coming months.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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