Definitions

takeaway

[teyk-uh-wey] / ˈteɪk əˌweɪ /

NOUN

conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

outcome result upshot

STRONG

consequence gist meat payoff sense substance thrust

WEAK

impression issue

Example Sentences

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The takeaway: expect more market volatility, and then prepare your list of stocks to buy on dips.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The other takeaway from your golfing experience is relevant to all relationships, whether professional or personal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

What do you want the takeaway of a show like this to be?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

More than a quarter of young adults aged 16 to 29 in Wales eat a takeaway at least twice a week, according to a new study.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s a mess: washing up piled on the counter and in the sink, empty takeaway cartons spilling out of the bin.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins