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
Each federal department and agency has assigned a point person to coordinate with the White House on America250 planning, a White House official told USA TODAY.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The source also noted there’s confusion as to who the point person in the Trump administration is on tariffs.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 22 June 2025
It was moved up after the partial collapse threatened the three-story building’s structural stability, said Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado, who has been the county’s public point person for the plan.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
There have been reports, for example, of criticism within the administration that Ron Dermer, Mr. Netanyahu’s top aide and White House point person, had outsized influence with his main point of contact, Mike Walz.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The source also noted there’s confusion as to who the point person in the Trump administration is on tariffs.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 22 June 2025
It was moved up after the partial collapse threatened the three-story building’s structural stability, said Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado, who has been the county’s public point person for the plan.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
There have been reports, for example, of criticism within the administration that Ron Dermer, Mr. Netanyahu’s top aide and White House point person, had outsized influence with his main point of contact, Mike Walz.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 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
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He was originally arrested by Louisville Metro Police's Criminal Interdiction Division following a traffic stop at Dr. W.J. Hodge and Oak streets in 2024, LMPD spokesperson Matthew Sanders said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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The spokesperson said the show will launch August 6.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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