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
The link to Wembanyama is a selling point to those trying to get involved.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The audiobook is a selling point for many readers because of the range of distinct voices Hays creates for the eclectic cast of characters.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2026
DeepSeek and other Chinese startups are increasingly looking to take on Silicon Valley, using cheaper costs as their main selling point.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
The depth of options is, for many families, the real selling point.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The audiobook is a selling point for many readers because of the range of distinct voices Hays creates for the eclectic cast of characters.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2026
DeepSeek and other Chinese startups are increasingly looking to take on Silicon Valley, using cheaper costs as their main selling point.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
The depth of options is, for many families, the real selling point.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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