as in finished
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
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Recent Examples of culminated
Her playing career culminated in a 2020 WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm—a fitting finale to a career defined by success.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The Asian country is still dealing with the aftermath of Yoon’s Tuesday evening decision, which reignited memories of the movement led by General Chun Doo-hwan that created a dictatorship and culminated in the bloody Gwangju Uprising of 1980.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
Dolly's death-by-wolf set in motion a chain of events that culminated in an historic vote in Strasbourg this week, which modified the protection status of wolves.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Douglas is discussing changes in Hollywood over an Oscar-winning acting career that has culminated with the rise of digital technology and streaming platforms.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
It's been a tough year that has exposed holes in the Bengals' defense all over the field and it's culminated with multiple injuries to key players like Wilson.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Needless to say, that faith — not to mention that success — has drastically increased demand for Nigro, whose recognition as a musical force culminated in a Grammy nomination for producer of the year (non-classical).
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Cutler and Furnish highlighted the parallel between John’s coming out and his decision to retire from touring last year; the film is dotted with new footage of the farewell tour — which, fittingly, culminated in his 2022 return to Dodger Stadium.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The series culminated in three live shows that were filmed in late August in front of an audience at Aviva Studios in Manchester.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The Asian country is still dealing with the aftermath of Yoon’s Tuesday evening decision, which reignited memories of the movement led by General Chun Doo-hwan that created a dictatorship and culminated in the bloody Gwangju Uprising of 1980.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
Dolly's death-by-wolf set in motion a chain of events that culminated in an historic vote in Strasbourg this week, which modified the protection status of wolves.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Douglas is discussing changes in Hollywood over an Oscar-winning acting career that has culminated with the rise of digital technology and streaming platforms.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
It's been a tough year that has exposed holes in the Bengals' defense all over the field and it's culminated with multiple injuries to key players like Wilson.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Needless to say, that faith — not to mention that success — has drastically increased demand for Nigro, whose recognition as a musical force culminated in a Grammy nomination for producer of the year (non-classical).
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Cutler and Furnish highlighted the parallel between John’s coming out and his decision to retire from touring last year; the film is dotted with new footage of the farewell tour — which, fittingly, culminated in his 2022 return to Dodger Stadium.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The series culminated in three live shows that were filmed in late August in front of an audience at Aviva Studios in Manchester.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminated
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In 2023 the Jays finished 8th in the AL in runs scored, and then dropped to 11th in 2024.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tyler eventually left the stage, ran to Fallon’s desk and finished the episode on the host’s back.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tour concluded this past weekend after 149 shows with more than 10 million tickets sold.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nation's highest court concluded in early July that former presidents could not be charged for official acts, and evidence related to their official work as president could not be used as evidence against them.Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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King George and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (as she was later nicknamed) were crowned on May 12, 1937, another reassuring move for the monarchy as the date originally chosen for Edward's coronation.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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As recently as Saturday Botafogo was crowned champions of the continent and last year Fluminense won its first ever Libertadores title.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Culminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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