talking point

noun

Synonyms of talking pointnext
: 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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Website copy, bylines, press releases, talking points. Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Sam Lee breaks down the talking points from the Etihad. Sam Lee, New York Times, 13 May 2026 The 79th Cannes Film Festival gets underway today with plenty of talking points in both the festival and market. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026 People want to feel secure in their own neighborhood, and that takes real action, not just talking points. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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