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
Again, assign a point person for all communications so the left hand knows what the right hand is doing.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The task force met at least once a week and reported developments to Mailman, the White House point person.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett will serve as the point person for the G20 and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is organizing the agenda.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Matt Oliver, a spokesman for the Tarrant Regional Water District, said construction on a stormwater canal system is expected to begin in 2026.—
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The change was made by the county’s police chiefs’ association, which also includes the county Sheriff’s office, Probation Department, and District Attorney, a DA spokesman told this news organization.—
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When asked about the committee’s spending, a spokesperson for McGuire’s campaign said the Super Bowl fundraiser was held alongside Atkins, who for years held fundraisers at the NFL championships.—
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Timothy Hawkins, a spokesperson for the military’s Central Command.—
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At Netflix, Chief Financial Officer Spencer Neumann served as the point man while corporate development head Devorah Bertucci organized people day-to-day.—
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Prosecutors allege Davis acted as the point man in the murder.—
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“Point person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20person. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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