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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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 The hope, from there, is that this will result in a rave article with all the talking points included. Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025 Too often, conservative principles operate as talking points for public consumption, rather than convictions. Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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