Synonyms of bottom lines

bottom lines

noun

plural of bottom line

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

why don't we stop talking around it and get to the bottom line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roots
• hearts
• essences
• cores
• kernels
• meat and potatoes
• points
• meats
• sums
• bull's-eyes
• nuclei
• pivots
• nets
• centerpieces
• gists
• nubs
• keynotes
• nubbins
• subjects
• piths
• themes
• cruxes
• directions
• contents
• tenors
• substances
• courses
• drifts
• bodies
• hypotheses
• theses
• propositions
• purports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bottom lines

Higher rates may slow loan growth for banks, hurting their bottom lines. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

But perhaps a more important factor is that mortgage rate buydowns, free upgrades and other incentives are eating into their bottom lines. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

There’s things that get emphasized for entertainment, for bottom lines, for metrics. — David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

When fashion was in the grips of its growth-at-all-costs era, investors were backing buzz and brands were blowing up — but bottom lines weren’t. — Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

The Vision Theatre’s reopening is expected to bring thousands of new patrons to Leimert Park, giving surrounding small businesses an opportunity to boost their bottom lines. — Lamonica Peters, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

The thefts, besides sometimes terrifying staff, are a drag on the train operators’ bottom lines. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

And while GLP-1s can’t take full credit for it, General Mills’ top and bottom lines have been on a downswing for a couple years and are expected to dip more in 2026. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

And the high costs from earlier this year will hit airlines’ bottom lines, according to Willie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines around the world. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026