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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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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

First-quarter earnings are on pace to rise close to 30% now that around 88% of the S&P 500 have reported, with bottom line results likely topping $680 billion.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“The bottom line is California elections have been validated by the courts,” California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said in a November statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The company posted a first-quarter loss of $389.1 million as legal fees weighed on its bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The bottom line: There’s no such thing as perfection in gymnastics.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles