as in climactic
of, relating to, or being a major turning point
as the war reached its climacteric phase, the atrocities dramatically increased, both in number and brutality
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as in climax
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
historians attempting to pinpoint the Roman Empire's climacteric, that precise moment when it began its long downhill slide
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Recent Examples of climacteric
Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021
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
Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
Adjective
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
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
Noun
These are called climacteric, and will respond to the presence of ethylene by producing more ethylene.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climacteric
Adjective
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But the most climactic moment of the trailer is a standoff between Joel and Ellie.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sunday night’s Oscar telecast started and ended with indelible moments: a stirring Wicked duet and a climactic pair of wins by Anora.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Higher, faster, changing keys, breaking off into riffs and climaxes.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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At several points, the action pauses and an ensemble of actors in Edwardian dress scatters around the deck in panic, wearing Titanic-style life vests that foreshadow the play’s catastrophic climax.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That milestone would place him alongside names like Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, and Brad Keselowski.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Francis on Thursday marks an important milestone: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hikers and dogs are not allowed in any of the watershed’s reservoirs or streams.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission manages a flood control project and works with the communities along the watershed to make sure the water stays and moves where it is supposed to, Repay said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Fort Lauderdale’s dive tower, one of the tallest in the world, has quickly become a landmark.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pennsylvania Dutch speakers, Eagles merch and on-location shots of iconic Philly landmarks abound.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Navigating healthy relationships can be challenging for both teens and parents, but caution and open communication are critical to prevent acts of violence.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Climacteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climacteric. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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