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• present participle of culminate.

culminating

American  

[kuhl-muh-nay-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. being or nearing the highest point or final stage.

   The mountain, which rises to 1,125 meters, is the culminating point of the Luberon mountain range.

   All students are required to participate in a capstone course that serves as the culminating experience of the degree.

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Other Word Forms

• nonculminating
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of culminating

First recorded in 1660–70; culminat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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culminating

In just over a minute, last season's Most Valuable Player Matt Stafford led the Rams down the field, culminating in a 48-yard touchdown for receiver Konata Mumpfield to regain the lead.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

For him to make a recovery within that time frame, culminating in playing football in a Transplant World Cup, is "remarkable", according to Dr Callan.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The horror-comedy sensation “Widow’s Bay” swept every category it was nominated for at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night, culminating in a win for outstanding comedy series.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Throughout the queue, riders will encounter “holographic presentations and scientific exhibits,” culminating in the discovery of a new energy source, detailed by illuminated blue energy lines, that will power the ride.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

This was the culminating romantic event of the school year on campus, and it seemed to me in my fantasy mode to be the perfect vehicle for our reconciliation.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez