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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And that was a selling point for me.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s a strong selling point at a time when many organizations are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill security roles.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
When Matheson signed his last contract with the Panthers, the big selling point Hughes the agent made to his client was a simple one.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
It’s constructed from a lightweight cotton knit that’ll transition easily between fall and winter, but the biggest selling point is the eye-catching eight color range.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s a strong selling point at a time when many organizations are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill security roles.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
When Matheson signed his last contract with the Panthers, the big selling point Hughes the agent made to his client was a simple one.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
It’s constructed from a lightweight cotton knit that’ll transition easily between fall and winter, but the biggest selling point is the eye-catching eight color range.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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 6 Nov. 2025.
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