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
  • This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • Consider factors like scalability, performance and cost when selecting storage options.
    Robbie Morrison, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Previous studies showed that individual student-level factors influence success in these fields.
    Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of factors
Noun
  • Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Another more than $200 million will be invested in hospital and outpatient programs and services designed in part to address social determinants of health such as expanding access to healthy foods, housing, transportation and prescription drugs.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of determinants
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