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
The teams then traded RBI singles in the 11th — Andres Gimenez for Toronto and Sanoja for Miami — before Bichette’s eventual clincher.
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Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
But the morning after is the clincher, revealing that everything else was prelude to the all-important question of how to get outside their own heads and seize on the potential of a genuine human connection.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 July 2025
This final question is the clincher that even my most decision averse clients answer without pause.
—Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Aaron Nesmith turned in the first postseason double-double of his career in the Game 5 clincher against Milwaukee.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
But the morning after is the clincher, revealing that everything else was prelude to the all-important question of how to get outside their own heads and seize on the potential of a genuine human connection.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 July 2025
This final question is the clincher that even my most decision averse clients answer without pause.
—Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Aaron Nesmith turned in the first postseason double-double of his career in the Game 5 clincher against Milwaukee.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clincher
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Road ahead To achieve further upside, the company will need to address several factors, including quality and recall issues as well as costs — areas Farley has tried to combat for years.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As viewers know, the judges base their scores on a number of factors, including technique and performance, and can deduct points if performers break any golden dance rules.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Following a half-hour local news break and a special edition of NBC Nightly News, the Sunday Night Football pregame festivities will lead into the Packers-Cowboys capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Even the white bread that comes free with each order is worth noting, for it’s sliced from loaves baked fresh in house—the perfect capper for a Texas-sized barbecue tray.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down Denver’s second straight walk-off loss, a 23-20 crusher at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Arriving about 18 months after 17-week Billboard 200-topper The Tortured Poets Department, the 14-time Grammy winner’s newest full length almost feels like a complete 180 for her.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of friends, family, church members, and former students from Dunbar High School came to support Benton and honor her legacy as the street topper was unveiled.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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The coup de grace came when fans pointed out that the Audio-Animatronic of Walt looks uncannily like Mike Lindell, staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and chief executive of pillow manufacturing company My Pillow.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 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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So, while a rate cut may improve market sentiment, the calculator will be the biggest determinant in your willingness to seal the deal on such an important investment.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clincher. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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