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

The bottom line There's no magic skillset that will guarantee workers' success today. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Cozying up to Trump and Republicans could also be risky for Meta if Democrats take control of Congress in November — or the White House in 2028 — as some lawmakers continue to call for legislation that could hit the company’s bottom line. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom line

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

Overall, the feasibility study said the annexation area represents a logical extension of the city’s existing urban development pattern.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
But when considering your approach, know that what seems logical and well-meaning to you may be unhelpful or even harmful.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of logical

Noun

Before looking at groundwater, the team tested similar sensors to guide breast cancer surgery and to image root systems in plant biology.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Vest’s campus roots Ma, 25, became interested in crypto derivatives while studying finance and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of root

Noun

The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of heart

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 core mission of the SSC is to move personnel and material off amphibious ships.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The market kept its core strands and added ProducerHub, InnoAsia, Doc Square and The A, and these drew people who had never attended a market before.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 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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