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

There have been mixed reviews of the concert with Pulp guitarist Mark Webber telling BBC 6 Music describing the show as "a slight anticlimax".

From BBC

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

From Salon

At last to the closing ceremony: It was almost by definition an anticlimax, given that the games were over — if not yet “officially” over — and every race had been run, if only just barely.

From Los Angeles Times

Until Friday, at least, the cable news coverage of the first criminal trial of a former president carried a hint of anticlimax.

From New York Times