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or coup de grace
as in determinant
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the prosecutor presented his coupe de grâce—a videotape of the beating
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Recent Examples of coup de grâce
Losing Syria, the only other nation-state in the axis other than Iran, may be the coup de grace.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
The campaign’s coup de grace was a 270-inflatable dragon coiled around the Empire State Building.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
Nearly 40 years later, not only are there enough people to afford such a vehicle, but GM’s new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stands as something of a coup de grace for Juechter, who retired Wednesday after roughly 47 years with the Detroit automaker.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2024
When the crew finally departs, SpaceX will deliver the coup de grace with its U.S. Deorbit Vehicle in 2030.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 July 2024
The coup de grace was Parsons getting in the ring with a Sumo wrestler in Tokyo.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
The coup de grace was lead singer Sydney Sierota asking if the band could count on seeing everyone again during their upcoming US tour, and that the band would be back soon.
—Preston Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
And as Bloomberg noted last month, talk of DEI has fallen precipitously in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action, in what some fear might be the coup de grace to what was once a zealous championing of corporate diversity efforts.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
The campaign’s coup de grace was a 270-inflatable dragon coiled around the Empire State Building.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
Nearly 40 years later, not only are there enough people to afford such a vehicle, but GM’s new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stands as something of a coup de grace for Juechter, who retired Wednesday after roughly 47 years with the Detroit automaker.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2024
When the crew finally departs, SpaceX will deliver the coup de grace with its U.S. Deorbit Vehicle in 2030.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 July 2024
The coup de grace was Parsons getting in the ring with a Sumo wrestler in Tokyo.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024
The coup de grace was lead singer Sydney Sierota asking if the band could count on seeing everyone again during their upcoming US tour, and that the band would be back soon.
—Preston Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
And as Bloomberg noted last month, talk of DEI has fallen precipitously in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action, in what some fear might be the coup de grace to what was once a zealous championing of corporate diversity efforts.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup de grâce
Noun
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The incident raises questions about a rise in teen homicides and the social determinants of health that impact youth violence.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to Gallup, needs from the workplace are shifting, with work-life balance, compensation and remote flexibility becoming increasingly important determinants of what employees want from work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Andy Pettitte won five World Series and was clutch in clinchers.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The other series order is for a final season of The Believers, which will sit alongside the likes of Global Top 10 Non-English Netflix topper Master of the House and mystery drama Don’t Come Home.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Bedding Sales Photograph: The Citizenry Avocado Avocado's sale isn't just for its mattresses and toppers.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Coup de grâce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20de%20gr%C3%A2ce. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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