as in cause
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.
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Recent Examples of be-all and end-all
Growth is the be-all and end-all of mainstream economic and political thinking.
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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
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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
See All Example Sentences for be-all and end-all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for be-all and end-all
Noun
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The proximate cause of the latest dispute was not a flyswatter or a report but a letter, written by Macron and delivered to the King of Morocco in late July of last year.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Social determinants of health (SDoH)—everything from housing stability to education and food access—play a huge role in shaping health outcomes.—
Raghvendra Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Additionally, the social determinants of health – such as a patient’s environment, race, education and wealth – are also very important to their health and longevity.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Be-all and end-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be-all%20and%20end-all. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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