top lines
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Top lines are the key points or main takeaways, usually delivered at the beginning of a briefing or summary: Give me the top lines before the meeting.
In business contexts, top line also refers to gross revenue—the first line on an income statement—as opposed to bottom line (profit): Top-line growth looks strong, but margins are shrinking.
Utmost summit or spire
- apexUppermost point or culmination
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
- zenithPoint straight overhead
epitome · paragon · quintessence · perfection · masterpiece · nonpareil · masterwork · ne plus ultra
Pressing need for action
- importanceState of mattering
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
- primacyCondition of being foremost
- focusConcentrated attention point
emphasis · criticality · preeminence · forefront · paramount · centrality · core · fundamental
Level of quality accepted
- yardstickThirty-six-inch ruler
- baselineStandard for comparison
- criteriaStandards for judgment
- normAccepted behavioral standard
reference · measure · indicator · touchstone · barometer · metric · threshold · target
Highest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- upper handPosition of control
market leader · front-runner · number one · pole position · first place · chart-topper
Expensive nonessential comfort
- high-endPremium quality tier
- eliteSuperior select group
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
bespoke · handcrafted · exclusive · upscale · refined · exquisite · impeccable · first-class
pinnacle
Utmost summit or spire
- apexUppermost point or culmination
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
zenith · epitome · paragon · quintessence · perfection · masterpiece · nonpareil · masterwork · ne plus ultra · creme de la creme
urgency
Pressing need for action
- importanceState of mattering
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
- primacyCondition of being foremost
focus · emphasis · criticality · preeminence · forefront · paramount · centrality · core · fundamental · pivotal
standard
Level of quality accepted
norm · reference · measure · indicator · touchstone · barometer · metric · threshold · target · goal
supremacy
Highest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
upper hand · market leader · front-runner · number one · pole position · first place · chart-topper
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
artisanal · bespoke · handcrafted · exclusive · upscale · refined · exquisite · impeccable · first-class · flagship
top linesbottom line
Essential point or conclusion
net income · net profit · net earnings · profit margins · expenses
top linesbottom lines
Final financial results
footnotes · fine print · minor details · afterthoughts · small print
top, line, tops, lines, topped, topping, topmost, topless, overtop