day of reckoning

NOUN

day of god's judgment of the human race

Synonyms

STRONGEST

doomsday

WEAK

Day of Judgment Judgment Day Last Judgment crack of doom day of doom doom end of the world trumpet of doom

Example Sentences

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Let’s hope that April 12 will prove to be a day of reckoning.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

To be fair, Woods’ day of reckoning might not be far off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

Survivors of the infected blood scandal are arriving at the Methodist church in central London for a day of reckoning.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

Even the best army, and the best propaganda to bolster that army’s image, can’t stave off the day of reckoning forever.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2024

She said, “The day of reckoning has arrived. The hour is close at hand. We must leave immediately.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo