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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
The couple held apocalyptic religious beliefs that prosecutors claimed were used to justify the killings of Tylee, JJ and Daybell's first wife, Tammy Daybell.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
Oh, and all of the action is taking place in a manufactured community...an enormous bunker inside a Colorado mountain used to protect thousands from an apocalyptic natural disaster made worse by nuclear panic.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
And a starkly apocalyptic interpretation of the New Testament is always near at hand.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
In The Last of Us, Ramsey plays Ellie, the young survivor of an apocalyptic plague that has decimated humanity.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
Oh, and all of the action is taking place in a manufactured community...an enormous bunker inside a Colorado mountain used to protect thousands from an apocalyptic natural disaster made worse by nuclear panic.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
And a starkly apocalyptic interpretation of the New Testament is always near at hand.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
In The Last of Us, Ramsey plays Ellie, the young survivor of an apocalyptic plague that has decimated humanity.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
Adjective
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However, the brilliant vocal hooks and arrangements on this album are what seal the deal for every climactic bridge and punchy chorus.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Many Millennial Star Wars fans also have the opportunity to introduce this climactic episode in the saga with their kids who are of-age to experience it.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Owens cited those messages as evidence of a larger issue, alleging that the incident was a pivotal moment in West’s life that triggered much of his subsequent behavior.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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This is also a pivotal episode for Ellie and Dina, who get themselves into a good bit of trouble on their first day looking for Abby.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Canada’s history is a beautiful one of decisive compromise and coalition building, those distinct if unglamorous liberal virtues.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
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American support has been decisive, but Europe is also doing its part.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 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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Line changes spark Oilers’ third-period charge The Oilers switched their top six during the second intermission heading into a crucial final period of regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is because coaching encourages independence, growth and establishes a culture of trust, which are crucial elements for sustainable productivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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