bull's-eyes

noun

variants or bullseyes
plural of bull's-eye
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eyes
  1. roots
  2. hearts
  3. cores
  4. essences
  5. kernels
  6. bottom lines
  7. points
Noun
  • While its roots go back to Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood in the 1930s, tiki culture blossomed after World War II, when American soldiers came back from the Pacific theater with stories of tropical islands.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • The iconic convenience store chain anchored in the East has roots that stretch back to a Pennsylvania dairy store in 1902.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Alcides Ghiggia, Uruguay vs Brazil, 1950 The first truly iconic World Cup final goal, breaking Brazilian hearts in the process.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Most storm cores are expected to rain over Eastern Oregon and south of the Snake River, the forecaster said.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • And the high costs from earlier this year will hit airlines’ bottom lines, according to Willie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines around the world.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • However, Adobe did post an overall beat on both the top and bottom lines in its last quarter.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Definition of bottom lines
Noun
  • Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The new dishes on Oceania Allura, the new restaurant coming to Oceania Sonata, and the garden newly reopened in Monaco—each points at the same plain fact.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of points
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