talking point

noun

Definition of talking pointnext
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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  1. question
  2. topic
  3. problem
  4. issue
  5. subject matter
  6. subject
Noun
  • Privacy concerns The EU’s new mandate also highlights critical questions over privacy in the AI era — and the challenges tech companies and regulators face in solving them.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • That means ensuring ballot questions are accurately summarized, comply with applicable legal standards, and satisfy constitutional requirements before they are certified.
    — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of question
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  • The medical management of testosterone levels and their role in aging is a topic of great interests to scientists, physicians, and aging men.
    — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Trump has announced major decisions and musings about other topics, including staff changes, immigration crackdowns, and matters of war and peace in Ukraine and Iran.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of topic
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  • The statement did not address questions about Northwood Ravin’s verbal agreement with Cherry, whether parking is a recurring issue with other projects across the city or how the developer can prevent similar problems in the future.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • And both of those problems were about to become easier to solve with help from the Adams administration.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Definition of problem
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  • As with all previous landmark bills, compromise on contentious open issues, or lack thereof, is what can kill or fuel the legislative cycle.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Diagnosing Sheehan’s issues has been a game of Whac-A-Mole and the Dodgers haven’t ruled out anything physical as impacting his performance.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
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  • Only by involving multiple subject matter experts can the government ensure that the best projects — ones that will yield technological and biomedical advances aligned with broad national and international interests — are supported.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • Both artists were fascinated by the raw potential represented by organic subject matter.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
Definition of subject matter
Noun
  • The $100 million in assistance had been the subject of controversy between the two governments.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • His ability to teach, plus his schematic roots (more recently of the Robert Saleh/Jeff Ulbrich tree), will be the subject of much interest.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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