单词	be-all and end-alls
释义	be-all and end-all noun ˈbē-ˌȯl-ən(d)-ˈend-ˌȯl  1 : prime cause : essential element 2 : totality sense 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Growth is the be-all and end-all of mainstream economic and political thinking. David Marchesephoto Illustration By Bráulio Amado, New York Times, 17 July 2022 The days of the domestic American business being the be-all and end-all are long gone. Simon Thompson, Forbes, 21 June 2022 But companies should be wary of treating cyber insurance as the be-all and end-all of protection against attacks, Evans warns. Rishi Iyengar, CNN, 23 Mar. 2022 Love is framed as the be-all and end-all of human existence in books, films, TV shows and songs. Serena Smith, refinery29.com, 14 Dec. 2021 This was everything: truly the be-all and end-all of my life. Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2021 The label was the be-all and end-all of the artist’s career, deciding everything from marketing budgets to video sets and tour dates. Tony M Fountain, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 Westeros fans should rest assured that House of the Dragon is not necessarily the be-all and end-all of Game of Thrones spin-offs. Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Dec. 2021 But professionals agree that the quality of your voice is not the be-all and end-all. Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1 be-all and end-alls noun plural of be-all and end-all as in causes the most important part of something or the reason for something He acts as if making money is the be-all and end-all of human existence. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance causes determinants alpha and omegas reasons incentives factors antecedents causations mothers considerations impetuses origins roots causalities sources stimuli inspirations occasions springs instigations Antonyms & Near Antonyms ramifications side effects repercussions dénouements ends conclusions side reactions denouements byproducts by-products See More
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