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

Example Sentences

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"The main thing is security from settlers. That's why we need new faces, young people willing to fight for our rights," said Abed Jabaieh, 68, former mayor of Ramun village.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"You know, the main thing is just that music enriches your existence," he muses.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"I didn't care really. I thought, let anyone do it, let anyone show this film, let anyone edit it. The main thing is that it exists, to show what is happening."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The main thing that drew me to it was the team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The main thing I feel is a sense of relief.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

main thing

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