talking point

noun

: something that lends support to an argument
also : a subject of discussion

Examples of talking point in a Sentence

We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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But platforming can be reasonable under circumstances in which an interlocutor is actually willing and able to counter the talking points of extremists like Fuentes. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025 In his candid remarks on earnings calls, Karp doesn’t always follow advice for talking points. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 Democratic lawmakers were more receptive across the board to their message, Honeycutt says, while the offices of many Republican lawmakers echoed talking points pushed by the pesticide manufacturers. Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 29 Sep. 2025 This is a common anti-vaccine talking point. Sony Salzman, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talking point

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talking point was in 1862

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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20point. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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