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 45-minute showdown became a national talking point and helped set in train a series of events that ended with Thatcher’s resignation. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 But beyond the usual talking points, TCL is really putting emphasis on its newly enhanced backlight technology: TCL has also upgraded to a Bi-directional 23-bit Backlight Controller, allowing granular control of over 65,000 levels of brightness for each LED. Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 Transnistria’s media outlets, echoing Russian talking points, blame Ukraine, the United States and Moldova’s government for the gas cutoff. Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 Manning’s response became a national talking point, prompting discussion about whether the quarterback’s perception was accurate. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for talking point 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jan. 2025.

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