Definitions

bottom line

NOUN

center or central factor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals key point last word loss main idea main point main thing meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

ADJECTIVE

of key importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cardinal critical crucial essential fundamental important indispensable

STRONG

necessary underlying vital

Example Sentences

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“The bottom line is this: I was not willing to make additional amendments to this bill,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, Japanese Finance Minister Katayama said “the bottom line is that we stand ready to take appropriate action whenever necessary,” the senior economist notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“The bottom line is that a mismatch between current earnings expectations and the actual time firms need to generate ROI on AI investments could have significant implications for many AI company valuations today.”

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

"We definitely need memory pricing and supply to return to reasonable levels for consumer products. That's the bottom line," he told the publication.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“I am thinking for myself. And I don’t want to run on your fool ticket, okay? That’s the bottom line, okay?”

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

bottom line

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