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
Prosecutors allege Davis played point man in the murder that’s haunted hip-hop for decades.
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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
Passing on promise in his role as the point man in the Heat’s draft process is not a potential decision taken lightly, Simon said.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The new spin on the character infuriated much of the original cast, but cemented Phelps’ IMF point man, Ethan Hunt, as the most important member of the team.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
Passing on promise in his role as the point man in the Heat’s draft process is not a potential decision taken lightly, Simon said.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The new spin on the character infuriated much of the original cast, but cemented Phelps’ IMF point man, Ethan Hunt, as the most important member of the team.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point man
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In a video released last month, JNIM spokesman Abu Hudheifa al-Bambari demanded people cooperate in areas controlled by the group by stopping at its checkpoints and advised them to avoid traveling with military convoys.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Luna Anona, a Sacramento County spokesperson, said that there’s no official ordinance on pet burials.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump is being interviewed by network correspondent Norah O’Donnell in Florida on Friday afternoon, a network spokesperson confirmed to Variety.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20man. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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