talking point

noun

Definition of talking pointnext
as in question
an object of interest or concern that is being discussed 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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Recent Examples of talking point When Fortune noted that the anti-government waste argument is a common right-wing talking point, particularly beloved of Elon Musk, Goyle insisted there was no contradiction. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The White House sent Republican lawmakers a list of talking points about the emerging Iran agreement. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Farry said protecting that revenue for VFWs and other organizations will be a talking point. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Plus, the eye-catching patch design is always a talking point on the tee box. — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for talking point
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  1. question
  2. topic
  3. problem
  4. issue
  5. subject matter
  6. subject
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  • O’Donnell and Hasselbeck again publicly sparred over social media after the former replied to a question about their 2007 clash on the Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel podcast.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The real questions are why the ideology took hold after 1970 and whether current conditions will foster it--or exterminate it.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • But as the topic turned to the relationship school shooter Colt Gray had with his mother Marcee – the allegations of abuse and neglect and her chummy jail conversations with him after the shooting – Breanna Schermerhorn could no longer stay silent.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Max Clark is a topic unto himself, a lightning rod with a big personality, can’t-miss tattoos, magenta gear and glimmering chains that have become synonymous with his persona.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of topic
Noun
  • That is where the building blocks of competency, problem-solving, and care for others complement and reinforce instead of competing and creating gaps.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In the study, ChatGPT Health performed better with classic problems like a stroke or anaphylaxis, but when people downplayed symptoms, the AI tended toward a less urgent recommendation.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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  • But its longer-term legacy may depend on whether India’s Gen Z can transform that victory into a broader movement capable of sustaining pressure on issues that affect their future.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The main issue is that each DEC can operate differently, which a Star-Telegram head coach survey showcased.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of issue
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  • With their unusual production style and intriguing subject matter, many of these songs point to far better versions of themselves.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • While the subject matter shifted from bank robberies to art heists, the essence of the character as an effortlessly cool, independent wealthy titan of industry who stole for the thrill of it remained the same.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of subject matter
Noun
  • The $100 million in assistance had been the subject of controversy between the two governments.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • His ability to teach, plus his schematic roots (more recently of the Robert Saleh/Jeff Ulbrich tree), will be the subject of much interest.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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