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.
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The real selling point is the new Pininfarina interior.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The main selling point is that water can be created on demand anywhere in the world, saving on search and distribution costs.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
High safety scores have become a key selling point for new vehicles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But if director Michael Greene’s sophomore feature shortchanges the musical performances that should be its main selling point for a pedestrian crime-drama arc, this nonetheless emerges a painless diversion, one likely to become a guilty-pleasure favorite for fans of the acts showcased.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
The main selling point is that water can be created on demand anywhere in the world, saving on search and distribution costs.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
High safety scores have become a key selling point for new vehicles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But if director Michael Greene’s sophomore feature shortchanges the musical performances that should be its main selling point for a pedestrian crime-drama arc, this nonetheless emerges a painless diversion, one likely to become a guilty-pleasure favorite for fans of the acts showcased.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Selling point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selling%20point. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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