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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Republicans have a talking point on that: There are some lazy guys who should be getting jobs and that would cover their health care. David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025 In the meantime, Spock's love life is sure to be a major talking point as the show warps towards its last two seasons. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 July 2025 But there were several major talking points from an Associates point of view, with the Olympic qualifying process being the talk of the corridors. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The Athletic was in the ground to pick out five talking points. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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