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culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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Once the princess of glitchy hyperpop, Slayyyter spent nearly a decade steadily refining her sound into something entirely her own, culminating in a sonic landscape that’s studied and referential while indisputably fresh.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

It became a rallying cry for activists over the following seven years, culminating in a movement in June 1987 which toppled Chun's regime.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Come May 16, their pieces will be catwalk-ready, culminating in a full-production fashion show on campus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The sprawling, nearly six-week-long spectacle kicks off at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 before culminating in the final at New Jersey's 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium on July 19.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It had been a hectic week, culminating in that weird scene at the emergency room.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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