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cincher

cincher

1 7.0
A last fact, action, or event that decides the result
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪnʧər/
  • Informal
translation icon : factor decisivo
  • The expert's testimony served as the cincher in the court case, leaving no doubt about the verdict.

Examples

  • Her impressive presentation became the cincher in convincing the board to approve the project.

  • The new evidence was the cincher in the case.

  • The last-minute goal was the cincher that secured their victory in the tournament.

  • For me, the cincher was his heartfelt apology.

  • The final score of the game was the cincher that determined which team advanced to the playoffs.

  • Her excellent presentation was the cincher that convinced the board to approve the project.

  • The unexpected evidence provided the cincher to effectively resolve the lengthy debate about the issue.

Synonyms

clincher
vscincher
4 6.2

A fact or argument that finally decides a debate

is used for any fact action or event that ensures an outcome
hinge
vscincher
3 6.8

A key event or fact that decides what happens next

is about settling or ensuring an outcome rather than being merely a condition
decisive factor
vscincher
3 4.2

The main thing that makes one result happen

is about settling matters or ensuring outcomes rather than just influencing them
decider
vscincher
1 4.6

A match that shows the winner

is used more generally for any fact or event not only competitions
sockdolager
vscincher
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong action or comment that settles a matter

is similar but without the extra sense of strong dramatic force
big kicker
vscincher
7.5

A main reason that makes you choose something

is the neutral deciding fact or event rather than an advantage or benefit

How Conclusive

proof
∞ 2.5
cincher
  • Informal
1 7.0
evidence
∞ 1.8
clue
966 1.0
suggestion
759 1.4

Surface Forms

cincher singular
cinchers plural

Morphology

cincher = cinch (semi-transparent) = cinch + er

The noun is a figurative extension of 'cinch' (to make certain); the derivation is logical but the idiomatic sense 'decisive fact' may not be immediately obvious to all learners.

Etymology

The word cincher also has a second meaning from the verb cinch, itself from the Spanish cincha meaning 'belt'; to cinch is to 'make tight' or 'secure', so a cincher is the final fact or action that makes a result certain.