talking point

noun

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of talking point

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

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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.

Recent Examples of talking point from the Web

Once the bank of photographers recedes from Zuckerberg's table and committee members adjust their microphones and talking points, a bristling mix of personalities, egos and brinkmanship is expected to unfold.

— jeffrey fleishman, latimes.com, "Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress has the makings of riveting televised political drama," 9 Apr. 2018
The organization has a resource hub that can help you get started on the process, including talking points, data, and an action toolkit.

— melina fike, Teen Vogue, "The Voting Age Should Be Lowered to 16-Years-Old," 26 Mar. 2018
But what’s striking is that Rubio’s remarks aren’t just a right-wing talking point.

— charlotte hill, Vox, "The real reason the NRA’s money matters in elections," 24 Mar. 2018
The video assistant will keep in direct contact with the game's referee to indicate when VAR could be used, but that they would not be asked to rule on those talking points.

— SI.com, "Premier League Reveals Plans to Trial VAR in Each English Top Flight Game Next Season," 23 Mar. 2018
Unsane’s biggest talking point is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone 7, using an app called FiLMiC Pro, a style choice that gives the film a nervy, puckish bearing.

— richard lawson, HWD, "Claire Foy Gives a Star Turn in Harrowing Unsane," 23 Mar. 2018
Johnson is known for speaking beyond official government talking points, The Times reports.

— terrell jermaine starr, The Root, "Russia Expels 23 British Diplomats in Tit for Tat Over Spy Poisoning," 17 Mar. 2018
And when Cooke blamed the escape on unusually high tides due to the August solar eclipse, agency staff passed the misinformation on to the media in official talking points.

— lynda v. mapes, The Seattle Times, "Puget Sound region’s Atlantic salmon fish farms could be headed for final harvest," 26 Feb. 2018
That runs contrary to Republican talking points, which have attacked the doctor for taking his marching orders from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco.

— emily cadei, sacbee, "Opposing Trump paying off for vulnerable California Democrat," 7 Feb. 2018

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