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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The Chargers’ immediate success under Harbaugh was a top selling point for Conklin, who has had just one winning season in his seven-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and Jets.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Every selling point of Part II — its excellent performances, arresting vistas, unparalleled sound design, emphasis on story — exist outside the scope of player actions.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
This can be a major selling point for a skeptical cat, particularly if the toy is infused with catnip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
But the main nutritional selling point of fish over meat is that fish is loaded with heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Every selling point of Part II — its excellent performances, arresting vistas, unparalleled sound design, emphasis on story — exist outside the scope of player actions.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
This can be a major selling point for a skeptical cat, particularly if the toy is infused with catnip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
But the main nutritional selling point of fish over meat is that fish is loaded with heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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 1 May. 2025.
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