selling point
noun
: an aspect or detail of something that is emphasized (as in selling or promoting)
Examples of selling point in a Sentence
The car's new sound system is a selling point.
The house's big selling point is its location.
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But for some of the prospective buyers gathered for the presentation in Courtroom 6-1, where Capone beat a perjury rap in 1930, the long history of the building provided the selling point.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
That relationship to the water is a key selling point.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Set on 12 acres abutting Carson National Forest in Abiquiu, the property has three kiva fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and a private box canyon to explore—which is an incredible selling point on its own.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The high pay is a major selling point for the project that has widespread county support, said York County Councilman Tom Audette, a member of the county Economic Development Committee.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
That relationship to the water is a key selling point.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Set on 12 acres abutting Carson National Forest in Abiquiu, the property has three kiva fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and a private box canyon to explore—which is an incredible selling point on its own.
—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
The high pay is a major selling point for the project that has widespread county support, said York County Councilman Tom Audette, a member of the county Economic Development Committee.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for selling point
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“Selling point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selling%20point. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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