clincher
noun
clinch·er
ˈklin-chər 
: one that clinches: such as
a
: a decisive fact, argument, act, or remark
the expense was the clincher that persuaded us to give up the enterprise
b
: a tire with flanged beads fitting into the wheel rim
Examples of clincher in a Sentence
the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Here’s the clincher: a 5-month battery life on a single charge means fewer recharges and more peace of mind.
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
Andy Pettitte won five World Series and was clutch in clinchers.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Payton Pritchard had what might be the most hilariously efficient stat line ever in an NBA Finals clincher.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 June 2024
That was seen in wins over Tampa Bay, Las Vegas twice, Atlanta, Cleveland, and in the Week 18 playoff clincher in Denver’s romp over Kansas City backups.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
Andy Pettitte won five World Series and was clutch in clinchers.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Payton Pritchard had what might be the most hilariously efficient stat line ever in an NBA Finals clincher.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 June 2024
That was seen in wins over Tampa Bay, Las Vegas twice, Atlanta, Cleveland, and in the Week 18 playoff clincher in Denver’s romp over Kansas City backups.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clincher. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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clincher
noun
clinch·er
ˈklin-chər
: one that clinches
especially
: a decisive fact or argument
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