The play reached its dramatic conclusion with a surprising twist.
climactic ending
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60
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The movie had a climactic ending that left the audience in awe.
culminating event
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50
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The culminating event of the novel tied up all loose ends.
final outcome
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45
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The denouement revealed the final outcome of the conflict.
Idiomatic Expressions for denouement
Phrase: emotional denouement
Meaning: the climax or resolution of intense emotions or feelings
Usage: The movie's emotional denouement left the audience in tears as the main characters finally reconciled.