matchwinner
Scores the winner
A matchwinner is a player or factor that decides the outcome of a contest: She's been the matchwinner in three straight games.
The term is especially common in British sports coverage—cricket, football, rugby—where it describes someone whose performance directly secures victory.
Also spelled as two words: match winner.
Force upon contact
- ice-coolPerfectly calm, unruffled
- composureEmotional self-control
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- nervesTense apprehension
game-changer · unflappable · resilient · tense · finale · last-gasp · cool-headed · steely
One who rescues another
- talismanMagical protective charm
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- lynchpinEssential cohesive component
cornerstone · stalwart · valiant · gallant · inspirational · single-handed · standout · superstar
Fact that settles matters
- tiebreakerContest deciding drawn competitors
- pivotalVitally important, deciding
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- crucialOf supreme importance
conclusive · definitive · breakthrough · difference-maker · separator · swing · ultimate · determiner
Resounding, celebrated victory
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
elation · conquest · upset · breakthrough · champion · trophy · medal · podium
pressure
Force upon contact
nerves · game-changer · unflappable · resilient · tense · finale · last-gasp · cool-headed · steely · calm
savior
One who rescues another
- talismanMagical protective charm
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
lynchpin · cornerstone · stalwart · valiant · gallant · inspirational · single-handed · standout · superstar · icon
clincher
Fact that settles matters
- tiebreakerContest deciding drawn competitors
- pivotalVitally important, deciding
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
crucial · conclusive · definitive · breakthrough · difference-maker · separator · swing · ultimate · determiner · sealer
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
euphoria · elation · conquest · upset · breakthrough · champion · trophy · medal · podium · accolade
matchwinnerpassenger
Traveler, not operator
liability · weak link · dead weight · bottler · choker
matchwinnerbenchwarmer
Seldom-used team member
substitute · reserve · bench player · backup · spectator
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