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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself
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as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls
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Recent Examples of capper
But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
All eyes in the soccer world will be on Munich on Saturday for the Champions League final, pitting Paris Saint-Germain against Inter Milan in the capper to the 2024-25 European club season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
The North American swing will be the capper to the group’s world tour in support of their 2024 EP trilogy, EASY, CRAZY, and HOT, all three of which debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 June 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
All eyes in the soccer world will be on Munich on Saturday for the Champions League final, pitting Paris Saint-Germain against Inter Milan in the capper to the 2024-25 European club season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 31 May 2025
The North American swing will be the capper to the group’s world tour in support of their 2024 EP trilogy, EASY, CRAZY, and HOT, all three of which debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capper
Noun
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arguably its symbolic ending following the end of the Berlin Wall was one of the defining moments of that century.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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With tension mounting, teammate Gavin Ormsby delivered the championship clincher—his final shot sailed past the defense, securing victory and gold for Del Mar. Braxton’s remarkable saves earned him MVP honors.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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This final question is the clincher that even my most decision averse clients answer without pause.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Behind The Decision To End Foot Locker Nationals In a statement on Thursday, Foot Locker announced the conclusion of the series, which began in 1979 as the Kinney Cross Country Championships.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Arriving more than three years after the conclusion of its first season, Peacemaker season two finds the DC Universe itself in a very different place.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ashtyn Davis Jags to rest starters: Jaguars coach Liam Coen will opt to rest his starters for the preseason finale vs. the Dolphins, per the Daytona Beach News-Journal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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As expected, the Vikings sat their offensive starters in Friday’s preseason finale in Tennessee.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes: Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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The food toppers are to make his food a bit more appealing, and act sort of like seasoning: there's sirloin, mussels, fish, lamb, and chicken.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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With Mackinaw City anchoring the south end and St. Ignace the north, the bridge spans the meeting point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, two of the region's five Great Lakes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Does this historic drinking low signal the end of after-work drinks?—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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A number of factors contributed, including de-institutionalization without provisions for housing or social services starting in the 1950s, government cuts to housing, and an underfunded, patchwork mental health care system.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even though Singapore's inflation has recently cooled to a four-year low, the country still has one of the highest costs of living, according to multiple surveys, due to structural factors like expensive housing and import costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Carr said the ordinance, which the village has worked on for four to six weeks, is the culmination of over a year’s work on a larger village planning initiative that began in 2024, known as Tinley in Tune.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The culmination of the 2025 PGA Tour season is upon us, as the world's best golfers descend upon East Lake for the Tour Championship.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capper. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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