as in aces in the hole
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 clinchers
Four games, all of them potential Division Series clinchers … on the same day?
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinchers
Noun
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Zinus also offers mattress toppers, bamboo bed frames, and plenty of seating.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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From on-trend leather toppers, to classic denim truckers, and of course, a few perfect barn jackets in the mix, this edit is too good to pass up—especially with deals like these.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When combining all these factors, the index found Norway topped the list.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lifestyle factors and preexisting conditions can also alter the data.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Many infectious diseases are lethal only for the poor; they are layered atop comorbidities and chronic conditions produced by social and commercial determinants of health.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Clinchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinchers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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