as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the fear that the next global pandemic could be an apocalypse of biblical proportions
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Recent Examples of apocalypse
In fact, Mother Nature bears much of the responsibility for the fiery apocalypse.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Sorry to tell ya, but that apocalypse is already here.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Watching the film, this adds a new dimension, given that flashback scenes with the family before the zombie apocalypse are shot at the Altadena house.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Within hours, Fort McMurray was overtaken by a regional apocalypse that drove serial firestorms through the city from end to end—for days.
—CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Sorry to tell ya, but that apocalypse is already here.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Watching the film, this adds a new dimension, given that flashback scenes with the family before the zombie apocalypse are shot at the Altadena house.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Within hours, Fort McMurray was overtaken by a regional apocalypse that drove serial firestorms through the city from end to end—for days.
—CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for apocalypse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalypse
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Whether it‘s picking apart the factors that led to the chain filing for bankruptcy (and the postmortem of its endless-shrimp disaster), recruiting top talent for his C-suite, or ensuring more restaurants don’t have to close, Adamolekun has plenty of issues to bait his temper.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2025
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The instructions are specific, including the creation of a 24/7 emergency directory of phone numbers, including potential community partners in case of disasters such as first responders, local health departments, and other potential support groups or individuals.—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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That applies, too, to the unusual case of the Jews, scattered to the winds and reconvening 2,000 years (and one extraordinary tragedy) later in Israel.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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So is White taking a superficial approach to Thailand, its traditions and its tragedies, or are his insular characters?—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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In a region vulnerable to hurricanes and other calamities made worse by a warming climate, reducing the damage would help ease suffering.—
Christopher Flavelle,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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They were also meant to come to the rescue with their largesse in the case of a public crisis or calamity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Apocalypse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalypse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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