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
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  • Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • The questions Mozeliak asks and answers now are the same ones Kasten did with the Dodgers.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of question
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  • Comment Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
  • Later the internet would help Lillard stay informed and learn about all sorts of topics, including her disease, which paralyzed her from the neck down.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of topic
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  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The problem is that this group is mostly comprised of uncultured idiots, so Shai and Georgia are the only people who know what Rocky Horror is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of problem
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  • Rotation could become an issue in Saturday’s game between the losing semi-finalists, so building around players expected to reach the final is the safest approach.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • It's caused not only health issues but financial strain on employees.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of issue
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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
  • In each of the portraits, his subjects are draped by the white veil, both a symbol of matrimony and silence.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The mysterious movements of money are the subject of at least one criminal proceeding in Argentina, according to court records filed in Georgia.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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