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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Too often, conservative principles operate as talking points for public consumption, rather than convictions. Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Responsibility and sustainability are talking points in the watch and jewelry space, and the Responsible Jewellery Council wants to ensure its members’ stores spread the word, too. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 But fears about the safety of getting the shot during pregnancy have been stoked by politicians and public figures airing anti-vaccine talking points on the national stage. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025 Showing viewers the most newsworthy portions of conversations with newsmakers is viewed as having more value than letting those same interview subjects run out the clock with talking points. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2025.

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