BOTTOM-LINE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of bottom line

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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adjective

as in logical

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Recent Examples of bottom line

Noun

Private school administrators and developers were up front about the fact the universal voucher is a huge help to their bottom line. — Austin Horn october 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Chicago’s economy — and the city’s bottom line — depends in no small part on making visitors feel welcome here. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Disputing the very right of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New York AG Letitia James and others to raise an antitrust stink, the Todd Blanche-run DOJ made its bottom-line POV a top line in paperwork filed Tuesday in federal court. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026 The company went public in July with top- and bottom-line increases, plenty of room to grow overseas and at home and a strong sustainability message. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottom line

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Noun

The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of essence

Adjective

Now five decades in the business, the company framed the launch as the next logical step for a brand with products that are built to last and to be passed on between friends, families, and now shoppers.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Eight of the trophies the club won under Mansour came during the years under investigation, so handing them over to the teams that finished behind City while following the rules seems like a logical solution.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of logical

Noun

Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The clothing brand, known for its buttery soft denim pants, started in 2002 with the aim to combine British roots with the energy of New York City’s fashion with a modern twist.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of root

Adjective

Humans, in contrast, have souls that are additionally capable of rational thought.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Investing more heavily in technology, shifting resources to a newer product line or exiting an activity with poor long-term economics are rational decisions.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

Mears died at the age of ninety-one, and the end of his life seems to have been as unsentimental as its beginning.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Though her voice is decidedly unsentimental, there’s still a gentleness to this novel that invites readers to care and wonder about history rather than mine it for certain knowledge.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unsentimental

Noun

The safety filing delivers the core engineering and operational data needed for federal oversight.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Sayegh also puts her staying power down to her father’s influence, which instilled core values like honoring deals, treating people with respect and booking movies based on audience demand and not personal taste.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of core

Adjective

At the press conference, a journalist noted that his filmography is notable for its unromantic view of animal life.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
For 30 minutes, the hunter watched the whitetails play a cat-and-mouse game as the buck tried to stay close to the unromantic does.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unromantic

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