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
  • Police will answer questions about the shootings at a later news conference, likely next week, Garcia said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Phillips may no longer be the focus of the ethics inquiry, but he could still be asked to answer questions or supply documents as the committee determines if Collins violated any laws or rules.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of question
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  • In April 2022, Roberts used a racial slur at a state board meeting after the former Topeka NAACP president had addressed the Board on the topic of African-American history.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Digitization, personalization, and AI strategy have become staple topics on the agendas of leading cultural industry forums.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of topic
Noun
  • 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
Definition of issue
Noun
  • These informed the subject matter for her lifelike paintings.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • When Vance does address specifically Catholic subject matter, his language is in some cases awkward and in almost all curiously unidiomatic.
    — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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