the name of the game
noun phrase
informal
: the basic goal or purpose of an activity
When all is said and done, in business, profit is the name of the game.
Examples of the name of the game in a Sentence
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That’s the name of the game in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Fruity flavors are the name of the game at Starbucks this summer.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Modern luxury with attentive service is the name of the game at 281-room tower JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata.
—Diya Kohli, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Fruity flavors and sweet treats are the name of the game at Dunkin’ this summer.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
For a club with World Series aspirations like the Dodgers, the name of the game now is keeping their top arms healthy for October, and leaning on their depth to get through the regular season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Clever was often the name of the game on the show, like when a leading lady (Harley Jane Kozak's Mary Duvall McCormick) was killed by a giant C that fell on her from a sign on top of a building.
—Abby West, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Versatility is the name of the game with this belt bag.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Fruity flavors are the name of the game at Starbucks this summer.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Modern luxury with attentive service is the name of the game at 281-room tower JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata.
—Diya Kohli, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Fruity flavors and sweet treats are the name of the game at Dunkin’ this summer.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
For a club with World Series aspirations like the Dodgers, the name of the game now is keeping their top arms healthy for October, and leaning on their depth to get through the regular season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Clever was often the name of the game on the show, like when a leading lady (Harley Jane Kozak's Mary Duvall McCormick) was killed by a giant C that fell on her from a sign on top of a building.
—Abby West, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Versatility is the name of the game with this belt bag.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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
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