selling point
noun
: an aspect or detail of something that is emphasized (as in selling or promoting)
Examples of selling point in a Sentence
The car's new sound system is a selling point.
The house's big selling point is its location.
Recent Examples on the Web
More than that, Livingston sees Graves’s demeanor and work ethic as a major selling point to the 25 NBA franchises Livingston has spoken with in recent weeks.
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These vacation spots lack cell service ‒ and that's a big selling point.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 June 2026
An important selling point of Graviteur is the level of ownership that creators will enjoy with titles and franchises.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
Access to the Fisher Island community is a selling point, too.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated June 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These vacation spots lack cell service ‒ and that's a big selling point.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 June 2026
An important selling point of Graviteur is the level of ownership that creators will enjoy with titles and franchises.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
Access to the Fisher Island community is a selling point, too.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated June 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for selling point
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“Selling point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selling%20point. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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