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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

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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

But the main thing for the team is that there's no contact, that we don't crash into each other, which today at the end was very close.

From BBC • May 23, 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

“We’re going to talk about what that takes, and we are completely committed to just being really focused on us and our journey and keeping the main thing, the main thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I’d be disappointing him in the main thing that he liked about me.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

main thing

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