as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
why don't we stop talking around it and get to the bottom line
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as in logical
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Recent Examples of bottom line
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The bottom line is that the winds have shifted against these two, and there’s no sign of that changing anytime soon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Luck’s role will stretch from managing the coaching staff and roster to improving the bottom line through fundraising, sponsorships and alumni relations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The bottom line is that meaningful e-waste recycling in the United States is probably going to require government support.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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In a bid to boost bottom lines, streamers have introduced measures like ad-tiers and password sharing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The bottom line is that the winds have shifted against these two, and there’s no sign of that changing anytime soon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Luck’s role will stretch from managing the coaching staff and roster to improving the bottom line through fundraising, sponsorships and alumni relations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The bottom line is that meaningful e-waste recycling in the United States is probably going to require government support.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom line
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Discover the enchanting essence of Exuma by taking part in the People-to-People Programme.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the deficits and debt have always been a logical effect of too much tax revenue in the present and the expectation of much more in the future.John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Never mind that the big shock is silly, sensationalistic, and riddled with logical errors.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This article explores the root causes of these partnerships, their implications on the future of the automotive industry and actionable insights for businesses looking to navigate this changing landscape.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any rational universe, a player on the doorstep of 40 years old averaging 22.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game would be celebrated no matter what.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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If boys becoming men is different from boys trying to become women, then the Tennessee law draws a rational distinction.The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two research groups have separately analyzed collections of ancient genomes and come to the same conclusions about some of those core questions.Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In his fourth feature, director Hsiao Ya-Chuan follows the unsentimental education of a motherless 11-year-old boy, Liao Jie (Bai Run-yin), raised in poverty by his kindly father, Liao Tai-lai (Liu Kuan-Ting), a waiter at a busy banqueting hall.Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Students and parents need to be unsentimental about weighing risks and rewards, and come up with a gameplan that takes costs and future earnings into account.Taylor Tepper, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Though the mission might carry the patina of busy work, anyone with a working heart can understand how general morale might be improved by reliable communication between soldiers and the home front.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The system is simple, if unromantic: One partner proposes through the app, and the other is sent a notification.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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But engagement is often seen as a highly emotional and symbolic act and asking the recipient to sign a legal document in connection with receiving the ring may feel transactional or unromantic.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Bottom line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom%20line. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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