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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 letter raises the possibility that natural disasters or other emergencies could cut into LA28’s bottom line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The bottom line: Short-term interest rates appear to be too restrictive to the tune of about half a percentage point.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

At least so far, AI seems to be boosting, not hurting, H&R Block’s bottom line.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He worries about how long it will take to replace the GM business and what the lack of work means for the city’s bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Here’s the bottom line: I wouldn’t want something like that to happen to me personally.”

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers