anticlimax

Example Sentences

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In 2017, the Lions and New Zealand shared the series after the deciding third Test finished 15-15, with captain Sam Warburton saying it was "a bit of an anticlimax for the players".

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Obviously, another book at this time about exactly the same subject would be a sad anticlimax!

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

Eilish and her brother worked “What Was I Made For?” so hard over this awards cycle that the song’s tolling chords almost felt like an anticlimax as O’Connell started into them once again Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

But once again, anticlimax reared its ugly head, dousing the enthusiasm one final time.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023

I have known too much of the depths of life already, and I would prefer anything to an anticlimax.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer