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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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Recent Examples of bottom lines
There is quiet frustration growing among league members that the conference has not landed more lucrative deals to be disbursed among the Big 12 members and adding to their bottom lines.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
High oil prices are, unsurprisingly, very good for oil companies' bottom lines.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Texas Instruments also posted a beat on both the top and bottom lines for its first quarter.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But almost every major decision Trump officials have made since reclaiming the White House has benefitted insurers and their bottom lines.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
And at the end of the day, even the highest minded universities stay beholden to bottom lines and trustees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
He’s teamed up with smaller local restaurants and nonprofits to boost their bottom lines and bring them attention.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Producing sustainable products can be cheaper at scale, boost consumer engagement (new products are exciting), and improve financial bottom lines.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
High oil prices are, unsurprisingly, very good for oil companies' bottom lines.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Texas Instruments also posted a beat on both the top and bottom lines for its first quarter.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But almost every major decision Trump officials have made since reclaiming the White House has benefitted insurers and their bottom lines.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
And at the end of the day, even the highest minded universities stay beholden to bottom lines and trustees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
He’s teamed up with smaller local restaurants and nonprofits to boost their bottom lines and bring them attention.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Producing sustainable products can be cheaper at scale, boost consumer engagement (new products are exciting), and improve financial bottom lines.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom lines
Noun
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Whole herbs and roots use the plant in its most natural state, while powders are ground down into an easy-to-mix format.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Weird things happen to astronauts' hearts in microgravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The mystery becomes even harder to explain because planetary cores are generally thought to form quickly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The federal plan would increase production of plutonium pits, the cores of nuclear weapons, a project that would cost $5 billion a year for the next six years.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Northside Christian was runner-up with 53 points while Pahokee was eighth with 26 points.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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“Bottom lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom%20lines. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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