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
The Fresno Bee editorial board offered nonsensical arguments in support of the boondoggle, uncritically regurgitating the talking points of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
My research traces how news institutions shape civic life and why healthy democracies rely on journalism that is independent of both market pressure and partisan talking points.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
In January, Trump floated getting rid of FEMA, a frequent talking point from the 2024 campaign trail.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 July 2025
Provide guidelines for content, visuals, and talking points.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
My research traces how news institutions shape civic life and why healthy democracies rely on journalism that is independent of both market pressure and partisan talking points.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
In January, Trump floated getting rid of FEMA, a frequent talking point from the 2024 campaign trail.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 July 2025
Provide guidelines for content, visuals, and talking points.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for talking point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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That's how the film lures in its audience: The jovial concept gives way to the more serious topic of man's colonization of nature.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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All of that, plus other topics, were part of this week’s episode of the Heat Check.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Each subject line should feel like it was written specifically for one person dealing with a real problem today.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The number of residents facing chronic homelessness, a subgroup including people with health issues who have been homeless for more than a year, increased 24% from last year to roughly 400 people.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The Packers had an aging roster, salary cap issues and were coming off their first losing season in nine years.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Pop punk is a depressing subject matter done in an extremely happy way.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Reasons for struggling with homework help ranged not understanding the subject matter (33.5 percent) to pushback from their kids (41 percent).—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Boulos, who moved back to South Florida four years ago, has long been the subject of countless conspiracy theories and corruption allegations on social media.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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The results showed a marked association between subjects' tendency to be overconfident and belief in conspiracy theories.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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