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anticlimactic

[an-tee-klahy-mak-tik, -kluh-, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti klaɪˈmæk tɪk, -klə-, ˌæn taɪ- /




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And the night's only anticlimactic moment came with the reveal of the 'exclusive song' - a unique track Bad Bunny is adding to the set for each city.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

For those who don’t follow industry shenanigans too closely, this result seemed to land as a bit of an anticlimactic “Who?”

From Slate Feb. 4, 2026

It’s not a spoiler to reveal that the material in the spy-agency’s archives is ultimately anticlimactic.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2025

That was the highly anticlimactic ending for me.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2025

The no kissing is anticlimactic, but some taboos cross oceans, packed tightly into the corners of immigrant baggage, tucked away with packets of masala and memories of home.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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