as in crowning
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in finishing
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of culminating
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
If Starmer were to resign, the party would move into a formal contest period, culminating in a vote among members.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Come May 16, their pieces will be catwalk-ready, culminating in a full-production fashion show on campus.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Finalists will present their collections before a selection committee during a culminating award ceremony at The Landmark with one designer receiving a $50,000 grant and a one-year fellowship with the Tiffany design team.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
On the pitch, exciting Premier League matches await, culminating in the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recently, however, the Kremlin has cracked down on any lawyers taking up these cases, culminating in the exile and arrests of Russia’s most capable and courageous lawyers.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
In recent years, Fraser has experienced a major career resurgence, culminating in his 2023 Academy Award win for The Whale.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Many proponents expressed frustration with the school board and administration as multiyear efforts to bring Arabic language instruction to District 230 appeared to stall, culminating with the recent resignation of the only Arab American member of the school board.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Verb
These origins are celebrated in the production, with a slideshow of joyous photos at historic balls and the early mothers of ballroom — Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Avis Pendavis, Angie Xtravaganza, Duchess La Wong and Pepper LaBeija, culminating with a photo of Crystal.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
If Starmer were to resign, the party would move into a formal contest period, culminating in a vote among members.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Come May 16, their pieces will be catwalk-ready, culminating in a full-production fashion show on campus.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Finalists will present their collections before a selection committee during a culminating award ceremony at The Landmark with one designer receiving a $50,000 grant and a one-year fellowship with the Tiffany design team.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
On the pitch, exciting Premier League matches await, culminating in the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recently, however, the Kremlin has cracked down on any lawyers taking up these cases, culminating in the exile and arrests of Russia’s most capable and courageous lawyers.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
In recent years, Fraser has experienced a major career resurgence, culminating in his 2023 Academy Award win for The Whale.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Many proponents expressed frustration with the school board and administration as multiyear efforts to bring Arabic language instruction to District 230 appeared to stall, culminating with the recent resignation of the only Arab American member of the school board.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminating
Adjective
-
Each game is either a crowning achievement or leads to a Game 7.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
-
The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Bills and Lions both enter this season with Super Bowl aspirations after finishing last season with top-five offenses.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
-
The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
-
But Camp Miasma, specifically one (ahem) climactic scene involving Billy’s character, has triggered something in Kris.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
-
But leading up to The Devil Wears Prada 2 (now in theaters), production designer Jess Gonchor knew the set pieces seen in the iconic 2006 blockbuster needed an aesthetic facelift—from the Runway magazine offices to our heroine’s apartment to the climactic overseas hot spot.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
-
His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
-
The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Adjective
-
Patrick Mahomes’ torn right ACL and LCL prevented a late-season surge that might have squeezed KC into the postseason and another fateful meeting.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
The final season of the series builds towards the fateful battle at King's Mountain and Jamie's death.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
The film approaches its subject from three overlapping points of view, all climaxing in what appears to be the destruction of a major American city.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
-
At one point, the script prominently featured Hobbs, with the story climaxing in the destruction of Rio.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Culminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminating. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
