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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 seventy-seventh and latest installment, which dropped on November 19th, is the length of a network sitcom and depicts an apocalyptic global war.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
McCarthy’s harrowing post apocalyptic tale of a boy and his father making their way through a wasteland populated by the degraded remains of human civilization is brilliantly adapted by Larcenet.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Barry builds a believable sci-fi world—even with its pseudo-fantastical powers—out of the most familiar and banal building blocks, taking the stakes of linguistic misuse to apocalyptic heights.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The dialog-free drama follows a big-eyed cat caught in an apocalyptic flood who teams up with a geographically diverse pack of critters to escape.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
McCarthy’s harrowing post apocalyptic tale of a boy and his father making their way through a wasteland populated by the degraded remains of human civilization is brilliantly adapted by Larcenet.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Barry builds a believable sci-fi world—even with its pseudo-fantastical powers—out of the most familiar and banal building blocks, taking the stakes of linguistic misuse to apocalyptic heights.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The dialog-free drama follows a big-eyed cat caught in an apocalyptic flood who teams up with a geographically diverse pack of critters to escape.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apocalyptic
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Minnesota went 47 yards in eight plays before the drive’s climactic play.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t like the climactic part of an adventure story, where purposeful cross-cutting between daring deeds builds suspense.Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Basquiat also reimagined pivotal moments in history through the lens of the Swiss Alps.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Bardella's announcement marks the passing of the influential figure who played a pivotal role in shaping the French far-right political landscape.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Putin is gambling that Russia can outlast Ukraine, believing that without decisive Western aid, Ukrainian morale and resources will collapse.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Protecting the Future The rise of Red Note demands action—not panic, but thoughtful, decisive measures to safeguard people and democratic principles.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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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While the curriculum mainly focuses on core subjects like history, math, science, and language arts, education also plays a crucial role in developing youth’s emotional awareness, problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and many others.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The state gets very little rain from May through September, so late fall and winter are crucial to fill reservoirs and to build up the snowpack to provide water.CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Apocalyptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apocalyptic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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