main thing

NOUN

bottom line

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 meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

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“It’s really important for people to realize what can happen. And soccer is a great vehicle to draw them in. The one main thing in the museum is bringing schoolkids in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

“The main thing is optionality, people want options,” said Christopher Willis, managing partner at visa advisory firm Latitude Consultancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

My dad always said to me that if you score a lot of runs, teams have to pick you, and that's the main thing for a professional cricketer, to perform.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“The main thing was that self-custody is not just some academic concept, but rather some essential feature that users will demand,” said Yan in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"I'm telling you," she said, "I think your main thing might be that you're cute. You're practically adorable."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

main thing

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