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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
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Recent Examples of talking points
People want to feel secure in their own neighborhood, and that takes real action, not just talking points.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Republican National Committee has largely avoided the war in talking points issued to surrogates over the last month.
—Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
No, not yet in the form of a candidate, but rather a resounding issue that has peppered contenders’ talking points and polls of likely voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
So what happens is that Meta puts out a set of talking points to inflame the right, and that is censorship, censorship, censorship.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Art de Roche and Cerys Jones break down the talking points from the Emirates.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Republican National Committee has largely avoided the war in talking points issued to surrogates over the last month.
—Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA division of the American Federation of Government Employees, said union members resent having their livelihoods used as tools and talking points in a game of political brinkmanship.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
From the moment pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s facilities in early February at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida, until the Braves closed up shop Tuesday, there was a fountain of talking points shaping the narrative of the 2026 club.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
No, not yet in the form of a candidate, but rather a resounding issue that has peppered contenders’ talking points and polls of likely voters.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
So what happens is that Meta puts out a set of talking points to inflame the right, and that is censorship, censorship, censorship.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Yasmin's descent into a personal and financial spiral in the wake of Charles' sudden death—and the ensuing scandal surrounding his exposure as a scammer who embezzled millions from his own company—also mirrors talking points from Maxwell's life.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Art de Roche and Cerys Jones break down the talking points from the Emirates.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking points
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Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The candidates addressed topics such as affordability and public safety.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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As was the case with many of those other artworks, the creator of this one is the Secret Handshake, a group of anonymous artists who have previously produced objects alluding to Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, among other topics.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Avalanche’s issues when there are not 10 skaters on the ice sent the club to its first loss of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Given the coverage issues across California, more people might be paying attention to the 2026 race for state insurance commissioner.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The ability to read and comprehend is a foundational skill without which students are doomed to fail in mathematics and other subject matters.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Certified teachers will provide small group tutoring assistance for all subject matters for students in second through eighth grade.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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But behind the stunning images was an attention to scientific accuracy that helped teach people about complex subjects like evolution, animal behavior and biodiversity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The families' willingness to serve as research subjects over the past two decades has allowed scientists to make key discoveries about how Alzheimer's begins, and how certain drugs may slow its progress.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Talking points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20points. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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