rallying point
noun
plural rallying points
: someone or something that makes people join together to support a person, cause, etc. or that rouses people to action
In the wake of his resignation, Benedict has become a rallying point for conservatives who have opposed Pope Francis.—
Chris Stevenson
Chris Stevenson… Peter Singer, whose 1975 book Animal Liberation was a rallying point for critics of livestock farming and animal research.—Julian Koplin
Julian KoplinA poem titled "A Record of History" opens with the death of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan who was punished for trying to alert others about the dangers of the coronavirus. His death became a rallying point for freedom of speech and transparency.—Lily Kuo
Lily KuoExamples of rallying point in a Sentence
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Her case became a rallying point for immigration advocates in a time of tumult and uncertainty for anyone not born in the U.S.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 15 July 2025
The party was held at the (literally) underground venue Sovereign House, a rallying point for Dimes Square.
—John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
His case has become a rallying point for opposition to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
—Travis Loller, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Huerta, who is now facing federal charges, has become a rallying point for protesters and Democratic lawmakers alike.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Netanyahu's Political Struggles With Netanyahu facing political challenges at home, Iran could be a rallying point to strengthen his political standing.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 May 2025
With a full kitchen, old favorites on the menu, and plans to expand, S.O.B.’s comeback is a rallying point for a town still finding its footing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
Democrats have seized on his role with DOGE as a rallying point during the early months of Trump's first term, launching nationwide protests against the group and its government-slashing efforts.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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Juwayriah Wright, Time, 15 July 2025
The party was held at the (literally) underground venue Sovereign House, a rallying point for Dimes Square.
—John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
His case has become a rallying point for opposition to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
—Travis Loller, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Huerta, who is now facing federal charges, has become a rallying point for protesters and Democratic lawmakers alike.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Netanyahu's Political Struggles With Netanyahu facing political challenges at home, Iran could be a rallying point to strengthen his political standing.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 May 2025
With a full kitchen, old favorites on the menu, and plans to expand, S.O.B.’s comeback is a rallying point for a town still finding its footing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
Democrats have seized on his role with DOGE as a rallying point during the early months of Trump's first term, launching nationwide protests against the group and its government-slashing efforts.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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“Rallying point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rallying%20point. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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