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.
Recent Examples on the Web The right-wing Conservative government, which has been regularly leaning into more populist talking points, is now almost certain to be replaced by the far more centrist Labour Party following the election on July 4. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 July 2024 Newsom, like Olson, has made warnings about democratic decline a major talking point. Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024 Biden’s age was also a right-wing talking point for years, something the White House was quick to point out to reporters, which may have inadvertently turned off any serious investigation. Hadas Gold, CNN, 2 July 2024 National student debt remains a key talking point on the campaign trail for the 2024 Presidential election. Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for talking point 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talking point was circa 1914

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“Talking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20point. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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