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main point

NOUN

central idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basic idea basic thought central principle central thought main idea

STRONG

core crux essence gist heart keynote pith point substance

WEAK

basic principle basis

NOUN

bottom line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals key point last word loss main idea main thing meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

NOUN

name of the game

Synonyms

WEAK

bottom line chief thing essence real issue where it's at

Example Sentences

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When the basketball world convened in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game, the main point of discussion wasn’t the upcoming playoffs or the looming trade deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Beyond that, the main point of similarity between Bessette and Diana is that the paparazzi hounded both – Diana to death, and Bessette to resentful exhaustion.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The White House has said Homan, who arrived in Minneapolis on Tuesday, will now be the "main point of contact on the ground" and will meet with city officials.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Officials at Kaiser said it was welcoming back the 30,000 employees who went on strike, but in a statement said the main point of contention at the bargaining table has been wages, not staffing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

The story keeps changing, but the main point is still the same.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

main point

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