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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Provide guidelines for content, visuals, and talking points. Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Stevenson’s role in the Hail Mary disaster that helped torpedo the season will forever be a talking point. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025 Not everyone who shares a Q meme or echoes a Q talking point identifies as being part of the movement. Art Jipson, The Conversation, 19 July 2025 The fact that Prince William’s aides were absent from the meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry’s aides has been a talking point in the last few days. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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