bull's-eye

noun

ˈbu̇lz-ˌī How to pronounce bull's-eye (audio)
Definition of bull's-eyenext
as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money

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Recent Examples of bull's-eye Patients may develop more widespread skin rashes rather than a single bull's-eye lesion, and some infections have required hospitalization. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Cities such as Wichita Falls, Childress, and Amarillo are near this hail bull's-eye. — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026 Some bites may develop a larger red area or a rash, including the bull's-eye pattern associated with Lyme disease, though not every tick bite causes this rash. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 An infected tick bite may cause a bull's-eye rash (a small circle with a ring around it) one week to three months after the bite. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bull's-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
  1. root
  2. heart
  3. essence
  4. core
  5. kernel
  6. point
  7. bottom line
  8. sum
Noun
  • Before looking at groundwater, the team tested similar sensors to guide breast cancer surgery and to image root systems in plant biology.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Vest’s campus roots Ma, 25, became interested in crypto derivatives while studying finance and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of essence
Noun
  • The core mission of the SSC is to move personnel and material off amphibious ships.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The market kept its core strands and added ProducerHub, InnoAsia, Doc Square and The A, and these drew people who had never attended a market before.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • These microscopic fuel kernels retain radioactive material even under extreme temperatures.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to Farmers’ Almanac, the kernel takes one of three shapes, each representing a different forecast.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of kernel
Noun
  • Hur’s film declines to say who was behind the attack, and its detractors argue the open ending points the finger at Park or his government.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • City could face a points deduction or a relegation to a lower-tier league on top of fines or individual punishments for team executives.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of point
Noun
  • The bottom line is that both the Chiefs offensive and defensive lines need to be better.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But bottom line here, George, the White House shows no signs of backing down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottom line
Noun
  • Tinubu’s then-employers at Mobil Oil told investigators his treasurer role did not involve moving large sums and that the company never authorized him to hold its funds personally.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some economists believe the vast sums of money being borrowed by private AI companies could pile additional pressure on government bond yields.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sum

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“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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