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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The talking points to this year's event are endless. Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 After Canada, Australia swings left The candidates’ ability to deal with the US president had been a talking point of the campaign. Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025 On Friday night, with all the talking points talked, the analytics analyzed and the childhood tales told, the actors gathered with donors in a ballroom for the Creative Coalition’s annual fundraiser. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025 Soon after, news broke that midfield star Gio Reyna — whose lack of utilization was a common talking point during the team’s run — had frustrated his teammates with a lack of effort in training before the opening match against Wales. Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.

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