talking point

noun

: something that lends support to an argument
also : a subject of discussion

Examples of talking point in a Sentence

We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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But instead of bringing creators into campaign planning, many marketers hand them rigid briefs or worse—vague talking points with no strategic context. Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Local obligations were unsurprisingly a major talking point at last week’s Series Mania. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025 Wilson, for example, did not miss a single organizational talking point in Wednesday’s introductory interview. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 Putin has also falsely claimed that Zelensky lacks a democratic mandate and that Ukraine must hold elections before inking any agreement—another talking point eagerly embraced by Trump. Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talking point

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talking point was in 1862

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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20point. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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