matchwinning
Securing the triumph
Matchwinning describes a performance, player, or moment that decides the outcome of a sporting contest: a matchwinning century, the matchwinning goal.
The term appears mainly in British English and sports where "match" is the standard word for a contest—cricket, rugby, tennis.
A matchwinning contribution doesn't just help; it tips the balance decisively.
One who resolves matters
- rescueSave from harm
- nailbiterSuspensefully close competition
- pressureForce upon contact
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
tense · pivotal · critical · gamechanger · turnaround · momentum · breakthrough · savior
Exalted honor and praise
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- trophyAward for winning
medal · podium · champion · accolade · milestone · crowning · unforgettable · monumental
Exceptionally brave and noble
- masterclassExpert-led intensive lesson
- dominantHaving superior influence
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
epic · decisive · inspired · outstanding · stellar · clinical · ruthless · commanding
decider
One who resolves matters
dramatic · tense · pivotal · critical · gamechanger · turnaround · momentum · breakthrough · savior · heroics
glory
Exalted honor and praise
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
trophy · medal · podium · champion · accolade · milestone · crowning · unforgettable · monumental · landmark
heroic
Exceptionally brave and noble
- masterclassExpert-led intensive lesson
- dominantHaving superior influence
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
legendary · epic · decisive · inspired · outstanding · stellar · clinical · ruthless · commanding · prolific
matchwinningcostly
High in price
disastrous · catastrophic · ruinous · self-defeating · counterproductive
matchwinninginconsequential
Lacking significance or impact
insignificant · negligible · trivial · meaningless · immaterial
match, winning, win, matches, matched, matching, matcher, matchless, rematch