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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Senate Democrats also expressed concern about pro-Russia talking points Gabbard has espoused in the years since. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 Here Tim Spiers analyses the key talking points from Wednesday evening’s matches. Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 That’s different from me making that my primary talking point. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025 Riding on a stronger-than-ever audience preference, Imax has transformed moviegoing into a cultural phenomenon and a social talking point. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for talking point 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 2025.

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