clinchers

noun

Definition of clinchersnext
plural of clincher
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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  1. toppers
  2. factors
  3. determinants
Noun
  • West Elm The up-to-50% off deals at West Elm include plenty of faux Christmas trees, table toppers, and ornaments.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop Purina pet food, treats, meal toppers and more.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • Margins growth is being driven by a couple of factors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These factors are well-known in mammals for driving pluripotency, the ability of stem cells to transform into any cell type.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of factors
Noun
  • Dispelling myths about social determinants of health is important for better addressing the overall well-being of employees and employers.
    Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These are often referred to as social determinants of health (SDOH).
    Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of determinants
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