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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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This is not a normal climax to a European election.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

Pigeon Day is the traditional climax of Family Fest, a weeklong celebration of amusement rides, pie-eating contests...

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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