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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking points
The Republican National Committee has largely avoided the war in talking points issued to surrogates over the last month.
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Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
No, not yet in the form of a candidate, but rather a resounding issue that has peppered contenders’ talking points and polls of likely voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
So what happens is that Meta puts out a set of talking points to inflame the right, and that is censorship, censorship, censorship.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Art de Roche and Cerys Jones break down the talking points from the Emirates.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In its pitches to investors, Fervo Energy includes talking points about how geothermal energy drilling uses technology from the oil and gas industry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
No, not yet in the form of a candidate, but rather a resounding issue that has peppered contenders’ talking points and polls of likely voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
So what happens is that Meta puts out a set of talking points to inflame the right, and that is censorship, censorship, censorship.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Art de Roche and Cerys Jones break down the talking points from the Emirates.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In its pitches to investors, Fervo Energy includes talking points about how geothermal energy drilling uses technology from the oil and gas industry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking points
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nacua was one of several topics McVay addressed during a 30-minute session with reporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the time, Harold's autopsy concluded his death was caused by multiple, serious cardiac issues including pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These issues will no longer be hidden or ignored.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The ability to read and comprehend is a foundational skill without which students are doomed to fail in mathematics and other subject matters.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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And Mayor Mamdani, who manages to say so much on so many subjects, has yet to publicly comment on the assault on Williams or his subsequent passing.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Talking points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20points. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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