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main thing

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 point meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

Example Sentences

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“The main thing is optionality, people want options,” said Christopher Willis, managing partner at visa advisory firm Latitude Consultancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"The main thing is security from settlers. That's why we need new faces, young people willing to fight for our rights," said Abed Jabaieh, 68, former mayor of Ramun village.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“It’s really exciting when you can be in a place where everybody has the main thing being the main thing,” Atkins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Citizens should have no doubt that the main thing here is to ensure security,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

“The main thing is to get you out.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

main thing

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