key point

NOUN

bottom line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals 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

Example Sentences

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They agreed on a key point: The nation was staring down a severe shortage of electrons to drive American business forward.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

President Donald Trump made retirement savings a key point of his State of the Union speech earlier this year, and now he has taken steps toward that goal.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A key point about placing a limit order is that if the stock does not get sold off cheaply, you are no worse or better off than you are now because nothing happens.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

"The key point is that you are a very significant risk to women," Judge Cooper said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The key point was President Kennedy’s secret offer to remove the American missiles from Turkey.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

key point

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