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climax

[klahy-maks] / ˈklaɪ mæks /
NOUN
peak, culmination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capstone turning point
STRONG
acme apex apogee ascendancy climacteric crest extremity head height highlight intensification limit maximum meridian orgasm payoff pinnacle pitch summit tiptop top utmost zenith
WEAK
capsheaf crowning point high spot ne plus ultra
Antonyms
STRONG
base bottom foot nadir
WEAK
anticlimax cliffhanger
VERB
come to top; culminate
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplish achieve cap conclude crown end finish fulfill peak succeed terminate top tower
WEAK
break the record come to a head hit high spot reach a peak reach the zenith rise to crescendo
Antonyms
STRONG
begin commence fall initiate introduce lose miss start
WEAK
delve dip drop fall off

Example Sentences

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For another horror film, one with less demonstrated interest in getting under the audience’s skin, this kitchen-sink climax could make for a memorable final act.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

He was also one of Morocco's superstars during the Africa Cup of Nations, with the host team making it to the final where they lost in a chaotic climax to the tournament to Senegal.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

They passed – and more tests will come for the Gunners and Manchester City as the Premier League pursuit reaches its climax.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Was the end goal to find a way to use ‘Toxic” by Britney Spears to score the climax?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Then he told us that the next day would be the stunning climax of the Wrestling and Volleyball Units.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.