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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Take that one piece and show me exactly how to turn it into 10 different content formats: social media posts, email sequences, video scripts, podcast talking points, and more. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Nevertheless, Trump used the impeachment as a talking point during his 2024 presidential campaign, and criticized him once again on Tuesday when a reporter asked why Mayorkas hadn't faced further consequences, including imprisonment. Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 July 2025 Apple introduced the next iterations of its operating systems earlier this month, and one of the biggest talking points was the new Liquid Glass design. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025 As the meeting progressed, several committee members voiced debunked anti-vaccine talking points, including that most adverse events aren't reported and that a part of the coronavirus called the spike protein lingers in the body for months to years after vaccination. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for talking point

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

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