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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
This seemingly apocalyptic scenario wasn’t confined to Antarctica.
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Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
To keep that apocalyptic power in check, the ZR1X introduces the largest, most powerful brakes in General Motors’ history.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Spielberg deftly mixes in real-life post-9/11 anxiety to this end-of-the-world story to create something that feels legitimately apocalyptic.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Villarreal: Inherent to this apocalyptic event is this idea of starting over, starting fresh and trying to correct some of the mistakes or errors of the past.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
To keep that apocalyptic power in check, the ZR1X introduces the largest, most powerful brakes in General Motors’ history.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Spielberg deftly mixes in real-life post-9/11 anxiety to this end-of-the-world story to create something that feels legitimately apocalyptic.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Villarreal: Inherent to this apocalyptic event is this idea of starting over, starting fresh and trying to correct some of the mistakes or errors of the past.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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As recently as 2010, numerous audience members fainted watching James Franco slice his arm off in the climactic act of self-preservation in Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
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As the season counts down to its climactic final game, these five are forced to confront their deepest hopes, anxieties and secrets.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Although initial discussions started around 1999, the pivotal moment came during the blackouts of 2001.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lorde, whose music is featured at a pivotal moment in the show, also attended a performance at the Booth Theatre last week.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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That put a runner in scoring position, so Brandon Nimmo’s hit drove in what proved to be the decisive run in the game.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 July 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
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Attorneys make a crucial difference for a child or a teen.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Therefore, long-term planning can play a crucial role in unlocking the financial flexibility that helps to allow retirees to sleep well at night, free from the fear of depleting their nest egg.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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