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
Now, Tatum's status for the potential series clincher for New York appears to be in serious jeopardy.
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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
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
Game 3 drew a 1.1 rating on NBC, tied for the network’s lowest prime time rating ever with a West Wing rerun, and the highest figure was 1.8 for the Ducks’ clincher in Game 5.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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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
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
Game 3 drew a 1.1 rating on NBC, tied for the network’s lowest prime time rating ever with a West Wing rerun, and the highest figure was 1.8 for the Ducks’ clincher in Game 5.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clincher
Noun
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Your credit limit on a zero-interest card might range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more, depending on your credit score and other factors.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Among the factors – beyond the prospect of a hard cap – in sitting out Thursday night’s second round was the Heat already with a packed roster at the moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 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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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
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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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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 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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The central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Because social determinants account for 80% of our health, incorporating them as a healing modality just makes sense.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clincher. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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