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
Jake Fraley and Graham Ashcraft are the only players who played in that series’ clincher.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
After losing the opener 2-1 in the 12th inning, Boston rebounded with a 10-1 victory on Saturday and 3-1 clincher on Sunday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
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
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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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
After losing the opener 2-1 in the 12th inning, Boston rebounded with a 10-1 victory on Saturday and 3-1 clincher on Sunday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clincher
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More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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No fewer than 18 different women have earned a major title since Williams’ 2017 Australian Open capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The third quarter of Wednesday’s beatdown, which extended the Knicks’ and Boston Celtics’ second-round series at least another 48 hours, was the capper.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Select Dunkin’ locations will also stock some special in-store only merch, like acrylic and stainless tumblers, straw toppers, and cup sleeves.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Much like their closely related cousin, the sweet fruit takes well to the acidic punch of pickling, and becomes a bright topper for your everyday mixed greens.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
27 May 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 coup de grace will come some five billion years from now, when our expanding red giant sun engulfs and incinerates poor little Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
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Social determinants of health (SDoH)—everything from housing stability to education and food access—play a huge role in shaping health outcomes.—
Raghvendra Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Additionally, the social determinants of health – such as a patient’s environment, race, education and wealth – are also very important to their health and longevity.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clincher. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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