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
  • Confession, but questions remain Precisely what happened after Berezovska, Reut and Zhykovych met by the highway is unclear — each of the two men have given their own version of the story.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Read on for our answers to these questions, and stay tuned in later this week for our running back, wide receiver and tight end roundtables!
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • Jeffries and Kushner discussed an array of topics, including possible areas of common ground, the sources said.
    — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mental preparation, recovery strategies, and how to interact with the community are all sure to be topics of conversation in the meal room.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of topics
Noun
  • The app now allows tipsters to report 46 specific kinds of park problems, instead of just submitting general parks complaints.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems
Noun
  • While there is a small boardwalk on the sand in between loungers, it’d be tricky to access for anyone with mobility issues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 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 business is also growing its base of millions of curious thinkers with non-language subjects; Preply now covers math, computer science, and chess.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to establish multiple credibility signals across LinkedIn – through a company's presence, employees and relevant creators – so AI systems have more information connecting a brand with certain subjects or areas of expertise.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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