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
Holding statements, internal talking points and stakeholder notifications should already be aligned across legal, technical and communications teams.
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Meghan Tisinger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The White House sent Republican lawmakers a list of talking points about the emerging Iran agreement.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Farry said protecting that revenue for VFWs and other organizations will be a talking point.
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Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Plus, the eye-catching patch design is always a talking point on the tee box.
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Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for talking point
Meghan Tisinger,
Forbes.com,
18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking point
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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.
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The questions Mozeliak asks and answers now are the same ones Kasten did with the Dodgers.
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While the slate of laws was passed, several lawmakers have signaled that more bills will be introduced on the topic in the next session, which starts in January 2027.
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Type a topic into the input field, and the platform spins up a structured presentation with smart layouts, professional copy, and visuals across every slide.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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Whose answer is right when two subject matter experts disagree?
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Although neither Swift or Travis Kelce, nor their representatives, have publicly commented, the possibility of a wedding at one of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment venues has become the subject of intense speculation.
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The Gosselin family was the subject of the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, which ran for six seasons on TLC, starting in 2007.
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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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