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 Richard Gadd’s visceral transformation from Baby Reindeer’s pub pushover Donny Dunn to alpha-male biker Ruben Pallister in the HBO/BBC follow-up series Half Man certainly proved to be a talking point as Emmy season started to gather steam. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026 All three said no and quickly pivoted to talking points. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 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 Farry said protecting that revenue for VFWs and other organizations will be a talking point. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for talking point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
  1. question
  2. topic
  3. problem
  4. issue
  5. subject matter
  6. subject
Noun
  • Ask a clarifying question, keep your response simple, and save the deeper processing for a space that actually feels safe.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the question Liberians are asking themselves after the first people to be deported to the West African country from the United States arrived in the capital, Monrovia.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of question
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  • Mental preparation, recovery strategies, and how to interact with the community are all sure to be topics of conversation in the meal room.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Petersen allegedly deferred to a male sergeant’s expertise on topics including firearms and internal affairs while dismissing Kennon’s expertise in other areas.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of topic
Noun
  • The underlying pathology begins years before symptoms become apparent, and once symptomatic disease develops, cognitive problems generally continue to progress.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jung provides discreet, ever-changing services for powerful clients, solving problems with meticulous planning and quiet efficiency.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of problem
Noun
  • Greathouse ended up taking an awkward redshirt year after getting slowed by persistent hamstring issues.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • WebKit issues are serious and are often part of attack chains that can allow spyware onto iPhones.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of issue
Noun
  • Here, the subject matter is clear, and the tone, though solemn, is usually celebratory.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The tan suit gate made major headlines, took over what was formerly Twitter, and sparked backlash from right-wing pundits who deemed it too casual for the subject matter.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of subject matter
Noun
  • West’s pregnancy became the subject of a legal battle after Rumi received his diagnosis, according to a July statement of interest filed in Alaska and reviewed by PEOPLE.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The correspondence that followed was equally persuasive, laying out the subjects the person identifying themselves as Gross intended to discuss with him, demonstrating what appeared to be deep, actual knowledge of Vilanch’s work.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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