talking point

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of talking point

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The Beauty, which was adapted from a comic book by American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, is set in the modern day and includes storylines that address some of society's current biggest talking points.

From BBC

The solar-manufacturing boom served multiple purposes: generate exports; absorb capital fleeing the property sector; create jobs; and provide talking points for international climate conferences.

From MarketWatch

But he also wishes it wasn’t the first and biggest talking point about the film.

From The Wall Street Journal

The race to develop the technology is the other key talking point – apart from Greenland – at the World Economic Forum.

From BBC

Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., Sen. Lister Hill and Rep. Mike Mansfield also went on the record, reciting the talking points outlined in United Fruit memos.

From Los Angeles Times