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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
Advertisement Ukraine membership There was no official word on Ukraine’s long-sought after NATO membership, which has been a key talking point over the past few years, even more so since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 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, 24 June 2025
That kind of breakthrough doesn’t come from a headline or a talking point.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Here The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter breaks down all the key talking points:
The Pablo Barrios breakout
From the opening whistle, Atléti’s players had a point to prove.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 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, 24 June 2025
That kind of breakthrough doesn’t come from a headline or a talking point.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Here The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter breaks down all the key talking points:
The Pablo Barrios breakout
From the opening whistle, Atléti’s players had a point to prove.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for talking point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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While Vance was taking questions, a reporter referenced Padilla's removal from Noem's news conference.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Advertisement This sort of zombie—which originated the term—brings up the surprisingly tricky question of determining what counts as a zombie movie.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Throughout the hearing, Kobach advocated against the merits of climate public nuisance suits, using previous dismissals as evidence of the lack of feasibility of such claims, a topic which Sen. Cruz also discussed during his questioning.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Rice has been a hot-button topic in Japan, with surging prices and shortages leading to empty shelves in supermarkets across the country.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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On Monday afternoon, when the heat index was again over 100 degrees, these second-floor offices had to close because of problems with the ventilation system.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Earlier in the week, American Airlines dealt with another dramatic problem with a connection to the Charlotte airport.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Mamdani won mainly by tapping into one of the two issues New Yorkers care about the most: affordability (the other is quality of life).—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Finding a way to come to terms on a money situation that makes both sides happy has been the issue.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Even human transcriptionists can encounter challenges when faced with tight deadlines or the need for familiarity with the subject matter.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The sun is hardly novel subject matter, but Zea eludes cliché through abstraction.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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More recently, in 2023, the release of The Little Mermaid featuring Halle Bailey, a Black woman, as Ariel was also the subject of review bombing, leading IMDb to filter out non-genuine reviews and issue a formal statement on the matter.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Agent presence at the hospital was solely to guard the subject receiving medical care—a standard procedure when an individual in the country illegally requires medical attention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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