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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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“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

“That’s the main thing — and staying with each other.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"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

Why are the lions the main thing that is left?

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

main thing

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