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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
The third quarter of Wednesday’s beatdown, which extended the Knicks’ and Boston Celtics’ second-round series at least another 48 hours, was the capper.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Brea snuffed it out almost single-handedly, his final assist serving as the perfect capper to a 12-2 closeout run.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Brea snuffed it out almost single-handedly, his final assist serving as the perfect capper to a 12-2 closeout run.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capper
Noun
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This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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But championship stories demand perfect endings, and Charlotte’s power play couldn’t provide one.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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In the last quarter-century, only four series have required a seventh frame, with the average audiences ranging from 19 million for the Spurs-Pistons clincher in 2005 to 31 million for the second Cavs-Warriors series nine years ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Case in point: In the USA’s 2-1 victory over Haiti in its Group D finale in the Concacaf Gold Cup on Sunday, June 22, Agyemang was denied by goalkeeper John Placide in the 24th minute.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The first season depicts the early life of the biblical figure David, with a series finale centered on David’s fight with the giant Goliath.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Sport an oversized raffia topper for a day at the lido, a canvas wide-brim for an afternoon of gardening, or one with a grosgrain-ribbon chin strap when going for a walk.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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By the end of the second act of the episode, Francie and Sugar make up their differences.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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Anime’s influence among athletes, particularly Black and African audiences, was a motivating factor in the collaboration, according to the partners.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Three key factors make this particularly hard and point to where solutions might emerge.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Harvard alleged the revocation was the culmination of a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration on academic freedom at Harvard.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Washington said that was the culmination of a day in which Enright and the Angels were frustrated with Ortiz.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capper. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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