as in apocalyptic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
the French Revolution is usually regarded as one of the climactic events in modern European history
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Recent Examples of climactic
What should have been a climactic moment instead felt, to many fans, disappointingly abrupt, as if Lynch and Frost had tossed out the truth about the teenager’s murder as an afterthought.
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Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
But its clutter of themes ultimately feels rushed, dissipating in a climactic twist and life-goes-on fadeout that both seem less than the buildup deserves.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Our climactic scene was recently filmed in Thailand at a real ONE Championship fight environment with over 10,000 people.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Exactly what Farrah needs from them is teased out until the climactic stretch.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
But its clutter of themes ultimately feels rushed, dissipating in a climactic twist and life-goes-on fadeout that both seem less than the buildup deserves.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Our climactic scene was recently filmed in Thailand at a real ONE Championship fight environment with over 10,000 people.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Exactly what Farrah needs from them is teased out until the climactic stretch.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climactic
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In an attempt to restore their empires, two opposing forces from the depths of outer space, One and Zero, unleash an apocalyptic conflict on Earth.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The series, from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, combines traditional political thriller sensibilities with near-future apocalyptic sci-fi to create a twisty-turny story filled with mystery, action and a great cast of characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Cancer: Cindy Brady As the sweet and innocent youngest daughter in the Brady family, Cindy is a pivotal family member.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 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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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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Organizations that embrace this shift—leveraging freelance platforms as integral extensions of their workforce and using AI as the connective tissue—will gain a decisive edge in innovation, agility, and speed.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brown assisted on Horford’s decisive layup and blocked two shots in the fourth quarter, helping offset his 0-for-5 shooting over the final 17 minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Staying updated on industry advancements is crucial.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Because carbon monoxide is undetectable without specialized detectors, prevention measures such as proper ventilation, regular maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, and the use of carbon monoxide alarms are crucial for safety.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Climactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climactic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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