talking point

noun

: something that lends support to an argument
also : a subject of discussion

Examples of talking point in a Sentence

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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Key Background Election betting markets have become a notable talking point this election season. Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The storm has become a political talking point, as Trump has criticized the Biden administration's handling of the disaster, and Democrats have criticized Trump for spreading misinformation. Lucille Sherman, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 The Harris campaign noticed the chatter and ran with it, turning what could have been an obscure policy proposal from a think tank most people have never heard of into one of the main talking points of the election cycle. Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 The talking points of both parties had clearly sunk in. Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talking point 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talking point was in 1862

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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20point. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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