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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
In a presidential cycle that has at times been marked by dark and apocalyptic rhetoric, Harris supporters seemed determined to have a party before the final day of voting on Election Day Tuesday.
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Kate Erickson is a television writer who has written for hour-long shows ranging from historical to apocalyptic, including FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MR. ROBOT, SEE and HEELS.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the image of the candidate smiling ecstatically while savagely ripping into her opponent now provides a welcome counterbalance to the apocalyptic vibes of late.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Now, just days before a historically tight election, former defense officials and lawmakers say the results could be apocalyptic.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Kate Erickson is a television writer who has written for hour-long shows ranging from historical to apocalyptic, including FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MR. ROBOT, SEE and HEELS.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the image of the candidate smiling ecstatically while savagely ripping into her opponent now provides a welcome counterbalance to the apocalyptic vibes of late.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Now, just days before a historically tight election, former defense officials and lawmakers say the results could be apocalyptic.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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Political life in the nation's Capitol rarely ends in climactic fashion, with most leaving the halls of power because of retirement or defeat rather than one final victory before calling it a career.Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024
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And yet, the chorus and Kendrick’s conviction mostly sell it anyway, even if the LP could have closed on a more climactic crescendo.Peter A. Berry, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
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Sundance helped bring the reckoning our film follows to a global audience at a pivotal moment, not just for the First People of North America but for all people who call this continent home.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Beyond providing capital, the family office played a pivotal role in supporting the startup’s executive management by offering local expertise in areas such as development, logistics, legal advisory and operational processes specific to the region.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But in the end, Barkley’s fourth-quarter touchdown was the decisive score as the Eagles won their eighth in a row to improve to 10-2 while the Ravens fall to 8-5.Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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The first lesson is the crucial importance of backing diplomacy with decisive military power and accurate intelligence in order to secure an achievable political objective.Stuart E. Eizenstat, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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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
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In light of the attack, that aid has become especially crucial.Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Another crucial aspect of BPD recovery and relationship-building is educating oneself about the disorder.Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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