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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 scene of Noor and her mother receiving Social Security numbers is a good capper for the bittersweet story of her journey to freedom in this country.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Putting the capper on 2025 While the majority of the top recruits in 2025 have already signed, Washington State continues to finalize its class under new head coach Jimmy Rogers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The play was the capper on 13-play, 81-yard drive that took over seven minutes off the clock.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The nighttime experience is best for catching truly astonishing glimpses of the clear night skies, including planets, constellations, and the Milky Way—a perfect capper to your trip to Jackson Hole.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Putting the capper on 2025 While the majority of the top recruits in 2025 have already signed, Washington State continues to finalize its class under new head coach Jimmy Rogers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The play was the capper on 13-play, 81-yard drive that took over seven minutes off the clock.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The nighttime experience is best for catching truly astonishing glimpses of the clear night skies, including planets, constellations, and the Milky Way—a perfect capper to your trip to Jackson Hole.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capper
Noun
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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The clincher was recruiting German stage designer Florian Wieder, who has been behind events including Eurovision, WrestleMania and Adele’s residency in Munich last summer.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mazin stressed the importance of processing Season 2, Episode 2’s horrific clincher with patience.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The May 4 series finale of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones marked the end of a grand experiment for its creator and star.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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That’s a wrap for both of CBS’ cancelled FBI spinoffs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, which finished filming their respective series finales in recent days.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Invest in air conditioning, cooling mattress toppers and breathable bedding made from natural fibers like cotton or bamboo.—
Dr. Samanta Dall’Agnese,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Board Banana: Green and yellow foliage on the 24-ounce cold cup in FARM Rio’s existing Board Banana pattern with a banana straw topper.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Until the end of November, Guimaraes was averaging 3.9 fouls per 90.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The researchers suggested a biological basis (underlying physical, neurological, or genetic factors) for any association.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2025
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capper. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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