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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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"I'm the main point of contact for them, regardless of whether it's three in the afternoon or two in the morning," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The main point is the fellowship, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Either way, the main point is the same: unplug, tune in to your senses and pay attention.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

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 heated debates about Homo sapiens’ ‘natural way of life’ miss the main point.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

main point

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