as in factor
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Recent Examples of clincher
At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.
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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
Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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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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
Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clincher
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Not just medical, by the way—the U.K. Biobank gave us a tremendous amount of insights about nonmedical situations, like the impact of various other environmental factors, for example, on human health and other human outcomes.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Advertisement Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Game 5 managed a series-high 9.54 million viewers, but that marked a 22% decline versus last season’s analogous Mavericks-Celtics capper, which scared up 12.2 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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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.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Another raffle winner will receive eight bottles of Blanton's complete with all eight collectable toppers as well as a bottle of Blanton's Gold.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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The coup de grace was delivered a minute into injury time as Mount seized on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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This safety net extends beyond clinical care to include essential social programs — housing assistance, food programs like SNAP and energy assistance — that address the broader determinants of health, many of which face threatening cuts in their own right.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Your brand becomes the chief storyteller of your online presence and a key determinant of your reputational resilience.—
Victoria Marshall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clincher. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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