1. the most intense or exciting points in a series of events or in a story
Usage: plural of climax

1. reaches the most intense or exciting point
Usage: third person singular present tense of climax

Examples

• The movie has several dramatic climaxes that keep viewers engaged.
• Both novels feature unexpected climaxes in their final chapters.
• The symphony climaxes with a powerful crescendo in the fourth movement.
• Her career climaxes when she wins the championship.
• The tension climaxes during the courtroom scene.
• The festival climaxes with a spectacular fireworks display.
• Each act of the play builds to separate climaxes.