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 that that's a suit, that it's comfortable," Rubio said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

For the bottom line, you usually get a number that is the estimated tax difference between converting and not converting.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The budget’s bottom line is expected to remain in deficit at 1.0% of gross domestic product in 2026-2027, and remain there over coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

It’s none of my business, but bottom line: even if he were what I wanted in a guy, my interest would be futile.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

bottom line

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