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the name of the game

NOUN

nitty-gritty

Synonyms

STRONG

basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part hard fact heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the facts

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside surface

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the name of the game

Magouyrk mentioned “capital intensity” twice in his statement because in 2026 that is the name of the game at Oracle.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

“Efficiency is the name of the game and it’s relentless,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026

Winning is the name of the game in football, so - unsurprisingly - a poor run of results is often the main factor in a manager getting the sack.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

Trying to get everyone right now — I don’t think that’s the name of the game anymore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

It was the name of the game in saber, where the sport was subjective and points determined by the referee.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

the name of the game

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