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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And through that lens, you start being blinded by this humanity that’s around you or caring for people around you rather than a bottom line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The bottom line: You can overcome many mediocre stock picks by holding for the long term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

While Tyson’s earnings were driven by its chicken business, soaring cattle prices continued to weigh on its bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Guggenheim analyst Simeon Siegel wrote Thursday that Ralph Lauren’s “strong top and bottom line beat” are positives for the stock.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The bottom line is, if you stay home, your message stays home with you.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

bottom line

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