clincher
noun
clinch·er
ˈklin-chər 
: one that clinches: such as
a
: a decisive fact, argument, act, or remark
the expense was the clincher that persuaded us to give up the enterprise
b
: a tire with flanged beads fitting into the wheel rim
Examples of clincher in a Sentence
the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
What became the ultimate clincher for you in terms of adapting your own work in live-action?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clincher. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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clincher
noun
clinch·er
ˈklin-chər
: one that clinches
especially
: a decisive fact or argument
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