Synonyms for

Culminating

Verb / ˈkʌlmʌˌneɪtɪŋ / Another word for culminating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

reaching the highest point or final stage

Synonyms & similar words

culminate climax concluding finishing ending completing climaxing culmination finale apex pinnacle zenith summit peak climax culmination culminative ending termination

Synonyms by register

Formal

climaxing peaking concluding terminating culminating

Informal

topping out winding down wrapping up coming to a head

Literary

apotheosing zenithing

Antonyms

beginning starting originating inaugurating commencing launching opening

Common collocations

  • culminating in
  • culminating event
  • culminating point
  • culminating moment
  • culminating in success
  • culminating in victory
  • culminating in disaster

Word family

noun culmination
verb culminate
adjective culminating

Usage note

The word 'culminating' describes the highest or final point of something. It is often used in formal contexts to describe the peak of a process, event, or achievement.

Example sentences

  1. The basketball season is culminating in the championship game.
  2. The school year is culminating with graduation.
  3. The chef's culinary skills are culminating in a five-course meal.
  4. The storm is culminating in a thunderous downpour.
  5. The team's hard work is culminating in a successful season.

Quotes

  • The culminating point of the contest was when the winner was announced.
  • The culminating moment of the movie left the audience on the edge of their seats.
  • The culminating event of the year was the New Year's Eve ball drop.

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