talking points

noun

plural of talking point
as in questions
an object of interest or concern that is being discussed 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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Recent Examples of talking points Every candidate came down hard on fraud, an issue that has been driving talking points for candidates across the board this campaign cycle. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026 This city’s problems aren’t going to be solved with slogans or campaign consultants’ talking points. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Give employees guidelines, not talking points, and encourage them to share genuine experiences in their own voice. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 There are plenty of talking points ahead of the season opener in August. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 June 2026 All three said no and quickly pivoted to talking points. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The White House sent Republican lawmakers a list of talking points about the emerging Iran agreement. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Progressive activists’ talking points would call Platner a Nazi and brand him as the face of the Republican Party. — Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Fiscal responsibility and real results for working families aren’t just talking points for me. — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking points
  1. questions
  2. topics
  3. problems
  4. issues
  5. subject matters
  6. subjects
Noun
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Demand come out to the stage, and Ricochet questions what Strickland is doing there since the segment is supposed to be about the Trios Championship.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • The suit says the blog covered varied topics, including college basketball, baseball and travel — not solely Trump criticism.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This story covers a range of topics, including mall redevelopment, mansion sales, unaffordable housing and city-state litigation.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of topics
Noun
  • For drivers, don’t forget the experts that contextualize the inevitable problems on your route.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Pulling dead plants that carry pests or diseases—which, unfortunately, applies to many crops—is key to preventing future problems.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems
Noun
  • The Illinois auditor general found several oversight issues with the state's Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security, which helped coordinate the state's response to COVID-19 and the migrant crisis in the Chicago area.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The meeting was already scheduled to discuss pertinent issues facing the league — among them, the online hate and vitriol directed toward players and other WNBA personnel.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of issues
Noun
  • The lawsuit spotlights ongoing industry concerns about the mental health of crew and producers, including those working on documentaries dealing with traumatic subject matters.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Special sessions are called by the governor or by a petition of three-fifths of the members of both the state House and Senate and are limited to specific subject matters.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of subject matters
Noun
  • The students will pursue research across a variety of subjects — cancer, biology, immunology, neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and quantum biology and medicine.
    — John Odenthal, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The film then introduces us to the four girls who are its principal subjects, and who will each set their sales goal and attempt to fulfill it through the duration of the Girl Scout Cookie season.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of subjects

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