key point

NOUN

bottom line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals last word loss main idea main point 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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A key point to remember is that Mr. Warsh’s task forces represent the beginning of the middle of the political process of Fed reform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The key point is this: It’s not really the high ticket prices in themselves that are the problem; it’s the context in which they are being sold.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

"The key point was she'd been cleared of either tax dodging or being careless," they added.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Thursday’s declines brought the shares below that key point once again and potentially raising fears of another long stretch before it was reclaimed, making price action on Friday important.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In fact—and this is a key point in explaining the breakdown of Blue Team that day in the Gulf—that extra information is more than useless.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

key point

Example Sentences

Related Words