TALKING POINT Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

talking point

noun

Definition of talking point

as in question

an object of interest or concern that is being discussed 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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Recent Examples of talking point When Fortune noted that the anti-government waste argument is a common right-wing talking point, particularly beloved of Elon Musk, Goyle insisted there was no contradiction. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The White House sent Republican lawmakers a list of talking points about the emerging Iran agreement. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Farry said protecting that revenue for VFWs and other organizations will be a talking point. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Plus, the eye-catching patch design is always a talking point on the tee box. — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for talking point

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Noun

Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
The questions Mozeliak asks and answers now are the same ones Kasten did with the Dodgers.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of question

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Comment Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
Later the internet would help Lillard stay informed and learn about all sorts of topics, including her disease, which paralyzed her from the neck down.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of topic

Noun

But local hoteliers say the proposal is riddled with problems, would unfairly impact hotels more than other businesses and might violate state law by applying flat fees to hotels instead of per-worker charges.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
StubHub said in various statements to the news and in legal proceedings that ticket cancellations were a result of transfer problems and issues with FIFA’s ticketing infrastructure.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of problem

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Rotation could become an issue in Saturday’s game between the losing semi-finalists, so building around players expected to reach the final is the safest approach.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
It's caused not only health issues but financial strain on employees.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of issue

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This study addresses the research gap by asking public school principals to share information about their in-service learning opportunities, including the frequency of those opportunities, their subject matter, and their usefulness.

— Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of subject matter

Noun

In each of the portraits, his subjects are draped by the white veil, both a symbol of matrimony and silence.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The mysterious movements of money are the subject of at least one criminal proceeding in Argentina, according to court records filed in Georgia.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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