as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group
she's become known as the point person for the state department's Middle East policy
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Recent Examples of point person
Walters, the ad agency point person, comes from a football family: His father was a longtime NFL and college assistant, and his brother Troy followed his father’s career path.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, said Abbott is now well-positioned to be Trump's point person on border issues for the next four years.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kane asked Lynch to identify a city point person should board members want more information about the project.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Each federal department and agency has assigned a point person to coordinate with the White House on America250 planning, a White House official told USA TODAY.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, said Abbott is now well-positioned to be Trump's point person on border issues for the next four years.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kane asked Lynch to identify a city point person should board members want more information about the project.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Each federal department and agency has assigned a point person to coordinate with the White House on America250 planning, a White House official told USA TODAY.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point person
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Typically, prisoners are moved due to a change in supervisory or medical needs or as a security measure to keep an inmate safe, says Donald Murphy, a Bureau of Prisons spokesman.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Family spokesman Carlo Tarini announced that Cécile died at a hospital in Montreal on Monday, July 28, according to The New York Times and The Canadian Press.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Alex Engel, a spokesperson for NACTO, said most of e-scooter injuries are sustained by riders, who are vulnerable to potholes or small objects on the road causing accidents.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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According to Raymond Garcia, spokesperson for the American Library Association, the popularity of the Ann Arbor District Library's Summer Game stands out, but is not singular.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors allege Davis played point man in the murder that’s haunted hip-hop for decades.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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As Abbas’ point man with Israel, Al-Sheikh is responsible for arranging coveted travel permits for Palestinians, including leaders and other dignitaries, giving him an important lever of power over his rivals.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Point person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20person. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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