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 negotiation program has been a central talking point of the White House’s efforts to lower the cost of living for more Americans — including senior citizens, a key voting bloc. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024 Trump's remarks overshadowed by fly The circling flies stole headlines and social media attention to Trump's remarks, which veered off into campaign talking points on immigration and personal attacks on Harris. James Powel, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 Throughout the conversation, Trump returned to familiar talking points, including praising authoritarian leaders, slamming and calling President Joe Biden names, and disparaging immigrants. Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024 Republicans in Minnesota have been honing their talking points against him for years. Patricia Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2024.

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