talking point

noun

1. a fact or feature that aids or supports one side, as in an argument or competition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of talking point¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The Teen Republicans worked to develop talking points, chairman Brady Hillis said, which they sent to dozens of conservative legislators ahead of the January launch of the Virginia legislative session.

From Washington Post

According to the 2016 book I am a Troll by Swati Chaturvedi, disinformation and harassment campaigns are coordinated by senior party officials who share talking points with vocal supporters, who then tweet them out on their personal accounts.

From Time

Many of his talking points were familiar, though how they get implemented – and specifically which solutions are chosen – could represent a new direction for the city.

From Voice of San Diego

It all becomes a positive talking point when discussing inclusivity.

From Essence.com

However, the talking point here really is LinkedIn’s shift stories and how emblematic it is of social media’s evolution since the inception of a certain Facebook called centralized news feed in 2006.

From Search Engine Watch

To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.

From The Daily Beast

Another popular talking point on the Sunday shows centered around the timing of the Keystone XL vote.

From The Daily Beast

If in 2016 Cruz remains a Republican senator from Texas, that opinion will be little more than a talking point.

From The Daily Beast

You may have noticed since then that the Coburn “plan” has not exactly become a leading Republican talking point.

From The Daily Beast

A frequent and related Republican talking point is that this move from Obama triggered the influx.

From The Daily Beast

"That doesn't seem to me such a strong talking point in your favor," she said thoughtfully.

From Project Gutenberg

It took time to quiet her down and get her to the talking point.

From Project Gutenberg