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
In Mexico, Lyman is working with Ocesa, with point person Jose Miguel Romo Reyes — who grew up attending Warped — leading the charge.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
But text messages between Manley and the city’s point person suggest Brea may not have pushed very hard for a more favorable split.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, to build support for Microsoft’s case, Bergin, the company’s point person for FedRAMP and a former Army official, reached out to government leaders, including one from the Justice Department.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
As the head of congressional affairs, Yates has been the key point person for discussions with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
But text messages between Manley and the city’s point person suggest Brea may not have pushed very hard for a more favorable split.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, to build support for Microsoft’s case, Bergin, the company’s point person for FedRAMP and a former Army official, reached out to government leaders, including one from the Justice Department.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
As the head of congressional affairs, Yates has been the key point person for discussions with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point person
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That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Some of the targets are people with pending criminal cases, Adam Linhardt, the sheriff’s office spokesman, said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The district attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed at Butler’s June 3 court hearing, according to an office spokesperson.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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An ecology spills team is on site to evaluate the impact of the incident, department spokesperson Brittny Goodsell said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Another Castro family member acting as a point man for those talks is Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, a grandnephew of the Castro brothers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Instead, Karp says Tyson should be the point man for the human race and the book is his calling card.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Point person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20person. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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