the name of the game
noun phrase
informal
: the basic goal or purpose of an activity
When all is said and done, in business, profit is the name of the game.
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And while libations are the name of the game here, don’t overlook their impeccable seafood options.
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Where to Stay: Luxury resorts are the name of the game in this glamorous region, ranging from Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens to the One&Only Aesthesis.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The new age is upon us and collaboration between old and new is the name of the game.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Reducing your time outdoors is the name of the game.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Where to Stay: Luxury resorts are the name of the game in this glamorous region, ranging from Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens to the One&Only Aesthesis.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The new age is upon us and collaboration between old and new is the name of the game.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Reducing your time outdoors is the name of the game.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the name of the game
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“The name of the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20name%20of%20the%20game. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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