How to Use deal-breaker in a Sentence

deal-breaker

noun

• If this is a deal-breaker for you, check some of the others on this list.
  — Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
• That might not be a deal-breaker for the zone-heavy Falcons.
  — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
• Some even come with toilets and showers, so that doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.
  — Casey Barber, CNN, 5 July 2024
• But as long as Lee doesn’t pull a Kenny Atkinson here, none of that is a deal-breaker.
  — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
• The former Colorado star said last week that not being able to play both sides of the ball would be a deal-breaker for him.
  — Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
• That though could be a deal-breaker in terms of inspiring you to buy the product or service at hand.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
• What are your own real estate must-haves — and deal-breakers?
  — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
• In any case, users can appeal, so this is more of an annoyance than a deal-breaker.
  — Justin Pot, PCMAG, 24 July 2024
• This may or may not be a deal-breaker for some potential partners.
  — Janece Maze, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
• Keep in Mind These headphones aren't the most durable and probably won't stand the test of time, but with a price of two pairs for under $30, that may not be a deal-breaker.
  — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
• Keep in Mind These headphones aren't the most durable and probably won't stand the test of time, but with a price of two pairs for under $30, that may not be a deal-breaker.
  — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2024
• That means being clear about your wants, needs, and deal-breakers—and in the process, improving every aspect of your life.
  — Angela Haupt, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
• Ease Of Use Another deal-breaker for many is the ease of use issues that seem inherent to shapewear.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
• What are the unknown risks, deal-breakers or concessions?
  — Andrew Allen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
• Think about all your deal-breakers in deciding your next career move.
  — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
• Since $1,000 can be a deal-breaker, some potential guests would simply look for a cheaper rental.
  — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
• For some households, this may be a financial deal-breaker.
  — Sarah Garone, Parents, 19 July 2024
• For many working-class families, the time and money required was a deal-breaker.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
• There’s a lot of pressure to jump in when interest rates drop, but a slightly higher rate isn’t always a deal-breaker.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
• But, if homemade BBQ sauce is a deal-breaker for you, substitute one bottle of your favorite.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
• There’s still no word on new mainline Mario and Zelda games, but that’s not especially a deal-breaker.
  — Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
• Evers has not signaled whether the portion related to school police would be a deal-breaker for him.
  — Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2023
• There’s also no cord storage, which is annoying but not a deal-breaker.
  — Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
• The latest social media debate is about whether someone proposing an ice cream date as a first date should be a deal-breaker.
  — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2023
• Having two big salaries isn’t a deal-breaker.
  — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
• In those cases, taxes become part of the cost-benefit equation, but are not a deal-breaker.
  — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
• This might be a deal-breaker for me.
  — Abigail Van Buren, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
• This may be a deal-breaker for me.
  — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
• For Helen, that’s a deal-breaker—but this isn’t Helen’s deal to break!
  — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
• If this isn’t a deal-breaker for you, then the Citi Executive card is more rewarding.
  — Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025