Synonyms of culminating

culminating 1 of 2

adjective

as in crowning

Related Words

• crowning
• climactic
• highest
• fateful
• meridian
• crestal
• apocalyptic
• apical
• climacteric
• crucial
• momentous
• epochal
• apogean
• high
• critical
• life-and-death
• pivotal
• crossover
• earthshaking
• vital
• decisive
• deciding
• payoff
• watershed
• make-or-break
• cataclysmal
• go-no-go

Dissimilar Words

• trivial
• insignificant
• anticlimactic
• unimportant
• inconsequential
• indecisive
• noncritical

culminating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of culminate

as in finishing

to bring to a triumphant conclusion

culminated the school year with a trip to New York

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finishing
• completing
• crowning
• concluding
• climaxing
• capping (off)
• terminating
• rounding (off or out)
• wrapping up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of culminating

Verb

The series kicks off with the Kentucky Derby in May, followed by the Belmont Stakes, Matt Winn Stakes, Jim Dandy Stakes, and Travers Stakes, culminating in a championship race at Churchill Downs in September. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The pic chronicles Linkin Park’s journey through loss, resilience and creative reinvention, culminating in the From Zero era and live performances in São Paulo, Brazil. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Their paths later crossed again, eventually culminating in their engagement in July 2025 on the Greek island of Santorini. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

For years, Roblox has faced scrutiny over predators who use the platform to groom children, culminating in multiple lawsuits from state attorneys general. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

For the four-year period between 2023 and 2026, culminating in a money-spinning World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA projected $13billion in revenues (subsequently updating its projections to $15bn). — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 kicked off Thursday with a number of acts taking the stage, culminating with headliners Lorde and John Summit. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The fans were treated to an itinerary inspired by Shakira’s favorite places in the city, culminating in attending her concert (part of her biggest tour yet) on Monday, July 20. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

The festival is held annually to celebrate the end of an outbreak of the plague in 1576 and is attended by thousands of people in boats and on the city’s canals, culminating in a fireworks show over the city. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 July 2026