culmination

denouements

deɪˈnuːmɒ̃

noun

the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

the film’s denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous

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denouement

deɪˈnuːmɒ̃

noun

the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

the film’s denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous

finale,final scene,final act,last act,epilogue,coda,end,ending,finish,close,culmination,climax,conclusion,resolution,solution,clarification,unravelling,wind-up

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consequences

ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns

noun

a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

result,upshot,outcome,out-turn,sequel,effect,reaction,repercussion,reverberations,ramification,end,end result,conclusion,termination,culmination,denouement,corollary,concomitant,aftermath,fruit(s),product,produce,by-product,sequelae,pay-off,issue,success

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consequence

ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns

noun

a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences

result,upshot,outcome,out-turn,sequel,effect,reaction,repercussion,reverberations,ramification,end,end result,conclusion,termination,culmination,denouement,corollary,concomitant,aftermath,fruit(s),product,produce,by-product,sequelae,pay-off,issue,success

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conclusions

kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n

noun

the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

the conclusion of World War Two

end,ending,finish,close,closure,termination,wind-up,cessation,culmination,finale,denouement,coda,peroration,epilogue

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conclusion

kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n

noun

the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

the conclusion of World War Two

end,ending,finish,close,closure,termination,wind-up,cessation,culmination,finale,denouement,coda,peroration,epilogue

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climaxes

ˈklʌɪmaks

noun

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.

she was nearing the climax of her speech

peak,pinnacle,height,high point,highest point,summit,top,acme,zenith,apex,apogee,apotheosis,culmination,crowning point,crown,crest,crescendo,finale,denouement,highlight,high spot,best part,high water mark

verb

culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax.

the day climaxed with a gala concert

culminate,peak,come to a climax,reach a pinnacle,come to a crescendo,result,end,come to a head

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climax

ˈklʌɪmaks

noun

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.

she was nearing the climax of her speech

peak,pinnacle,height,high point,highest point,summit,top,acme,zenith,apex,apogee,apotheosis,culmination,crowning point,crown,crest,crescendo,finale,denouement,highlight,high spot,best part,high water mark

verb

culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax.

the day climaxed with a gala concert

culminate,peak,come to a climax,reach a pinnacle,come to a crescendo,result,end,come to a head

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apotheosis

/əˌpɑθiˈoʊsəs/

noun

The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career

culmination,climax,crowning moment,peak,pinnacle,summit,zenith,apex,acme,apogee,high point,highest point,height,high water mark

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apotheoses

/əˌpɒθɪˈəʊsɪs/

noun

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career

culmination,climax,crowning moment,peak,pinnacle,summit,zenith,apex,acme,apogee,high point,highest point,height,high water mark

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