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
The changes that have happened fastest were done administratively by department commissioners and did not have to be approved by the City Council, said Abby Sullivan, the mayor’s office point person for departments involved in Cut the Tape.
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Roman recommends employers have clear protocols in place, designate a point person for agency visits, and stay connected to legal resources like Lawyers for Civil Rights or the MIRA Coalition.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East and point person on talks with Russia over its war in Ukraine, is now taking on the Iranian file.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The businesses making the most successful transitions to this new regulatory landscape will have a specific point person with true social, environmental governance, risk, and legal experience identified by a board that understands the global nuances of sustainability needed to pull it all together.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 June 2025
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Roman recommends employers have clear protocols in place, designate a point person for agency visits, and stay connected to legal resources like Lawyers for Civil Rights or the MIRA Coalition.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East and point person on talks with Russia over its war in Ukraine, is now taking on the Iranian file.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The businesses making the most successful transitions to this new regulatory landscape will have a specific point person with true social, environmental governance, risk, and legal experience identified by a board that understands the global nuances of sustainability needed to pull it all together.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point person
Noun
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said all services must follow Russian law when asked if WhatsApp may leave the country.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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In a statement, state DOT spokesman Rolando Infante said no decision has been made yet regarding the connector.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The water department spokesperson did not answer questions about whether the city would allow Parks and Wildlife to conduct such mitigation measures on the site.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Ongoing sewage leaks, allegedly caused by inmates at the Clay County Detention Center, have forced office staff to relocate while renovations take place, a county spokesperson said Friday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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