How to Use the name of the game in a Sentence

the name of the game

noun phrase
  • Getting close to the actual price was the name of the game.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Caution has become the name of the game for deGrom and the Rangers.
    Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Mixing and matching is the name of the game with this blazer.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Range is really the name of the game for the eSprinter.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The bottom line: Uncertainty seems to be the name of the game right now.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 1 June 2023
  • Customization is the name of the game with this three-piece set from Revea.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Cate Le Bon Staying afloat is the name of the game for Dandelion.
    Jesse Locke, SPIN, 29 Feb. 2024
  • And while pink was the name of the game, other candy-toned, light-hearted hues fell in with the trend as well.
    Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
  • In the always-changing landscape of cannabis, adaptation is the name of the game.
    Alissa Jubelirer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Taurus April 20-May 20 Working through your problems with words is the name of the game at the moment.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • This means that chicken tenders are the name of the game in Texas going forward.
    David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Rapper Maino, believes that in hip-hop expansion is the name of the game.
    Felice León, Essence, 18 July 2023
  • Versatility is the name of the game with this belt bag.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • At Netflix however, binge-watching is the name of the game.
    Andrea Guzman, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Uncertainty is the name of the game for at least one side in this rivalry.
    Krista Wiegand, The Conversation, 21 June 2023
  • To keep things sophisticated, balance is the name of the game.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Customization is the name of the game with these attractive linen towels.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Planned chaos is the name of the game, but in this production, everything feels unrefined and loose.
    EW.com, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Cord-cutting became the name of the game, and people started axing cable left and right.
    Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Slotting into and out of gears becomes the name of the game, crisp and precise without losing too much of the long throw of a classic shifter.
    Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • And [the business model is] not predicated off of that anyway, because the name of the game is subscribers.
    Time, 20 July 2023
  • Elegance is the name of the game, and the Sleeveless Satin Blouse is here to play a starring role in your holiday fashion lineup.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Flexibility is the name of the game with this unique water table.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 13 June 2023
  • And the name of the game is squats: Pistol squats, goblet squats with weight, and jackknife crunches are all part of the usual regimen for Naomi.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Simplicity is the name of the game inside the Rio, and that's not a slight.
    Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Often a brunch or luncheon, a baby shower is really only as good as its menu—and finger food is the name of the game.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Virgo August 23-September 22 Research is the name of the game today.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Efficiency is the name of the game, making cash the most valuable resource for founders to manage to extend their runway.
    Paige Craig, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Experiences and Amenities At White Elephant, relaxation is the name of the game.
    Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Lack Of Personal Touch Authenticity is the name of the game in content creation.
    Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

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