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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
Asked on This Week with George Stephanopoulos about John Fetterman’s advice that Democrats calm down a little rather than elevate every Trump controversy to a matter of existential urgency, the Connecticut senator replied with a flurry of apocalyptic rhetoric about Elon Musk and all his works.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
The idea is that no country would dare to launch a massive or even limited nuclear strike against an adversary because the result would be a massive counter strike that would turn any nuclear exchange into an apocalyptic scenario where neither side survives.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
The United States bears some responsibility for the apocalyptic destruction visited upon Gaza, after all, having provided Israel with much material support.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
The sight of a huge fireball from my driveway felt like a scene from an apocalyptic movie.
—Misti Allison, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
The idea is that no country would dare to launch a massive or even limited nuclear strike against an adversary because the result would be a massive counter strike that would turn any nuclear exchange into an apocalyptic scenario where neither side survives.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
The United States bears some responsibility for the apocalyptic destruction visited upon Gaza, after all, having provided Israel with much material support.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
The sight of a huge fireball from my driveway felt like a scene from an apocalyptic movie.
—Misti Allison, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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But viewers had to wait until the show's climactic final moments to hear which character delivers that official welcome — the grand dame of The Real Housewives of Potomac herself, Karen Huger.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the climactic duel, Martyn Ford, the 42-year-old, 6 foot 8, 320-pound British bodybuilder, looks like the scariest man on planet Earth.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gameweek 26 will probably prove to be a pivotal one in the Premier League title race.—
Abdul Rehman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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While the far right made historic gains in Germany’s pivotal federal elections on Sunday, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party ultimately thrived with Friedrich Merz securing nearly 29% of the vote and placing him in the top spot to lead the country.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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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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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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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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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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