Clincher
noun
A fact, argument, or event that settles a matter decisively.
The eyewitness's testimony was the clincher that led to the defendant's conviction.

Often appears as...
- case clincher
- argument clincher
noun
A thing or person that is excellent or very impressive.
The band's final number was a real clincher.

Often appears as...
- real clincher
- absolute clincher
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
A pitch thrown in a critical situation, which results decisive for the game outcome.
The pitcher threw a clincher to win the baseball game.

Often appears as...
- throw a clincher
- hit a clincher
noun
A fact, argument, or event that settles a matter decisively.
The eyewitness's testimony was the clincher that led to the defendant's conviction.

Often appears as...
- case clincher
- argument clincher
noun
A thing or person that is excellent or very impressive.
The band's final number was a real clincher.

Often appears as...
- real clincher
- absolute clincher
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
A pitch thrown in a critical situation, which results decisive for the game outcome.
The pitcher threw a clincher to win the baseball game.

Often appears as...
- throw a clincher
- hit a clincher
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Debate Enders
The word 'clincher' often signifies a strong point that ends debates or discussions.

Her irrefutable evidence was the clincher in the debate.
Settling Disputes
'Clincher' can imply a final piece that resolves disputes or conflicts conclusively.

The signed contract was the clincher for the business deal.
Proof Power
Use 'clincher' when an argument is made indisputable by a powerful fact or evidence.

His alibi was the clincher that confirmed his innocence.
Debate Enders
The word 'clincher' often signifies a strong point that ends debates or discussions.

Her irrefutable evidence was the clincher in the debate.
Settling Disputes
'Clincher' can imply a final piece that resolves disputes or conflicts conclusively.

The signed contract was the clincher for the business deal.
Proof Power
Use 'clincher' when an argument is made indisputable by a powerful fact or evidence.

His alibi was the clincher that confirmed his innocence.
Debate Enders
The word 'clincher' often signifies a strong point that ends debates or discussions.

Her irrefutable evidence was the clincher in the debate.
Settling Disputes
'Clincher' can imply a final piece that resolves disputes or conflicts conclusively.

The signed contract was the clincher for the business deal.
Proof Power
Use 'clincher' when an argument is made indisputable by a powerful fact or evidence.

His alibi was the clincher that confirmed his innocence.
Quote examples
Lolly Adefope
Going to Edinburgh when I was at university and seeing people who were my age just getting up and doing what they wanted to do, was quite a clincher for me.

Quote examples
Lolly Adefope
Going to Edinburgh when I was at university and seeing people who were my age just getting up and doing what they wanted to do, was quite a clincher for me.

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