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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David Ornstein’s One To Watch Marcus Rashford last featured for Manchester United in a Europa League game on December 12 and his future has been among the biggest talking points of the January transfer window. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Further, it’s been a chief talking point on the political right for a while now. Allyson Kapin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 As with other women in her position, her fashion choices are likely to become political talking points. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 But the research for SoCalGas contained many of the same talking points as studies published by the restaurant association shortly thereafter. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 2025.

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