selling point
noun
: an aspect or detail of something that is emphasized (as in selling or promoting)
Examples of selling point in a Sentence
The car's new sound system is a selling point.
The house's big selling point is its location.
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Or why felony convictions have now become a selling point for a presidential candidate — or at least not making enough of a dent to cause a loss.
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025
It was conceived as a rival to the Jeep CJ and Toyota Land Cruiser and its off-roading capabilities were a selling point from the beginning.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Quality is also a selling point in the era of generative AI, when depicting any fantasy could be just a few prompts away.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Their property is adorned with nearly 40 palm trees — an important selling point for Baz.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025
It was conceived as a rival to the Jeep CJ and Toyota Land Cruiser and its off-roading capabilities were a selling point from the beginning.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Quality is also a selling point in the era of generative AI, when depicting any fantasy could be just a few prompts away.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Their property is adorned with nearly 40 palm trees — an important selling point for Baz.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Selling point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selling%20point. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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