point man
noun
1
: a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol
2
: one who is in the forefront
especially
: a principal spokesman or advocate
the point man for the President's economic policy
Examples of point man in a Sentence
He's the President's point man on national defense.
the point man for the automaker announced a recall of several models with defective parts
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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
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
Trump’s point man for Russia is the billionaire real-estate developer Steve Witkoff, whose bewilderingly affectionate approach to Putin continues to flummox the Western media.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 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
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
Trump’s point man for Russia is the billionaire real-estate developer Steve Witkoff, whose bewilderingly affectionate approach to Putin continues to flummox the Western media.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for point man
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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20man. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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