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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
Though the Department of Homeland Security has recently said that border crossings are at an all-time low, Hutcherson’s diagnoses on the state of immigration are apocalyptic.
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Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The storms rolling in across western Kansas, and the deserted streets of Rock, felt as apocalyptic as O’Brien’s subject.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The forecast is apocalyptic, but the disaster is always just over the horizon for the people in power at the moment.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
As my colleague Wendy Lee wrote recently, the company is working with filmmakers including Sean Douglas and his famous father Michael Keaton to create shorts that aren’t made with AI, but instead portray the technology in a less apocalyptic light than Hollywood is used to.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The storms rolling in across western Kansas, and the deserted streets of Rock, felt as apocalyptic as O’Brien’s subject.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
The forecast is apocalyptic, but the disaster is always just over the horizon for the people in power at the moment.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
As my colleague Wendy Lee wrote recently, the company is working with filmmakers including Sean Douglas and his famous father Michael Keaton to create shorts that aren’t made with AI, but instead portray the technology in a less apocalyptic light than Hollywood is used to.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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Stop One: Phuket Stay Here: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas set the stage for some of this season’s most climactic scenes.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Serra details the ritualized battles, from the wounding of bulls by picadors to the matador’s climactic kill, and observes Roca being dressed in his elaborate costumes by a skilled associate.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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These three organizations were pivotal to Hurricane Helene relief efforts and continue to help the community rebuild.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Amid the slide in the polls with millennials, the president has faced numerous pivotal moments in his second administration thus far.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Yamamoto allowed eight runs in six innings across two regular-season starts last year against the Padres and then had a bad start in Game 1 of the NLDS (3 IP, 5 ER) before throwing five shutout innings in the decisive Game 5.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Iran came to Russia’s aid in its war with Ukraine, playing a decisive role through supplying the model for its cheap and effective Shahed drones, which Russia has used to significant effect.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Macerating unripe climacteric fruit in sugar, however, isn’t a substitute for ripening them; that just takes time in your kitchen counter’s fruit basket.—
Bill St. John,
The Denver Post,
8 May 2017
Adjective
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The 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper wasn’t overworked, as Rayados’ defensive shape only gave him 10 shots on target to deal with across the three contests, but his stops were crucial.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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While a 5% death rate for F1 drivers seems frighteningly high, there’s a crucial caveat: a majority of the fatalities took place in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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