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
  • But there’s a deeper problem, by Dartmouth provost Santiago Schnell, as 100% AI-written.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is, Isolde is very busy with work, so Ry is often left to herself with four alarms a day to take medication to prevent seizures.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of problem
Noun
  • Myers missed his chance to have claims of innocence and other constitutional issues heard in court, according to the state.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However, unlike prediction market firms and advocacy groups, those interest groups aren’t focused on a single issue.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 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
  • As designers and artists alike will attest, a picture frame recontextualizes its subject.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Blackbox soon established that the complainant did not wish to participate, and alleges that 5 was aware of the individual’s reluctance to be the subject of a series based on their experience.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of subject

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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20point. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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