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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of point person
Again, assign a point person for all communications so the left hand knows what the right hand is doing.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for point person
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
See All Example Sentences for point person
Recent Examples of Synonyms for point person
Noun
-
Even so, a police spokesman said cops have received no reports from Mosley or his lawyer alleging harassment.—
Emma Seiwell,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
-
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Neither the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office nor a school spokesperson immediately responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
-
Córdoba, Spain — A commuter passenger train derailed in Gelida, near the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday, killing the driver and injuring 37 people, a spokesperson for the regional government of Catalonia told CNN.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Prosecutors allege Davis acted as the point man in the murder.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Point person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20person. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
