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
Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
Many were nervous about how this shift would affect their bottom lines.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 June 2025
First is the cash bonus — which, fortunately for Zaslav, was not tied to the bottom line.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
The bottom line is that IT and OT systems are getting better at using and integrating AI tools.
—John Clemons, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Keep reading to dive into the differences, similarities, and health benefits of these zingy, probiotic-rich foods, or skip to the bottom line.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
Many were nervous about how this shift would affect their bottom lines.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 June 2025
First is the cash bonus — which, fortunately for Zaslav, was not tied to the bottom line.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
The bottom line is that IT and OT systems are getting better at using and integrating AI tools.
—John Clemons, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom line
Noun
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In essence, all this accomplishes is to enable some devious shopkeepers to charge their fellow Jews even more money in these challenging times for adhering to dietary laws.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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These teachings, Tolstoy believed, formed the true essence of Christianity, which had been distorted by the church in order to protect its own interests.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Rudy Gobert is a logical salary to go the other way to Phoenix in a Durant trade.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2025
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Neymar’s departure left Al Hilal as the logical Saudi landing spot for Mohamed Salah this summer, but the Egyptian’s decision to sign a two-year extension with Liverpool in April scuppered Plan A.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The root of omakase is creativity, and to that end, there’s also a whole lot of uniqueness of concept found even within the omakase realm – and for fans of omakase, there’s some incredible bucket-list experiences that must be enjoyed.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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This may be a financially rational move, but also a negative signal to shareholders looking for leverage.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Brace your core and keep your elbows tucked in close to the sides of your torso.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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The Magic have some outs between now and then with non-guarantees and team options, but this Jalen Suggs-Bane-Wagner-Banchero-Wendell Carter Jr. core is pretty locked in.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This is graceful, quietly intelligent filmmaking—including a touch of unsentimental magic realism involving a wise and beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Image Thompson has a particular genius for unsentimental depictions of blue-collar American life and its competing pressures, loyalties and traumas.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Darcy goes running after Elizabeth in the rain…and then proposes to her in quite a clumsy and unromantic way?—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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Unforgiven recasts the genre as a pitiless, almost pathologically unromantic realm populated by twits hoping to make their name and aged gunslingers who have to make peace with their bad pasts.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Bottom line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottom%20line. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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