point man

noun

Definition of point mannext
as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group the point man for the automaker announced a recall of several models with defective parts

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Recent Examples of point man The Tommies were 0-for-4 on the power play while working without one of its point men in Nick Williams, who was injured on Friday night. — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026 This is the first time Ross (and son-in-law Daniel Sillman, the point man on these searches), constructed this football partnership at the top in the proper manner. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 Rubio is now Trump’s main point man in Venezuela, taking the lead in explaining the administration’s arrest of Nicolas Maduro and defending the operation that resulted in Maduro’s capture. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 At Netflix, Chief Financial Officer Spencer Neumann served as the point man while corporate development head Devorah Bertucci organized people day-to-day. — Michelle F. Davis, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point man
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  1. spokesman
  2. spokesperson
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety does not identify prefab projects in its building permits, a spokesman said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Initially, it was reported by the BBC that Harry was to stay at Buckingham Palace, attributing that report to his spokesman.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of spokesman
Noun
  • From 2017 to 2025, Tokyo and Osaka family courts issued return orders in 70% of cases at the first instance and 63% on appeal – both above the international average of 59% – a spokesperson said.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Montana MacLachlan, an Amazon spokesperson, said in a statement that the cuts were made to ensure the company can move fast and serve customers.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of spokesperson

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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20man. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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