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
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Asked about Nikitin's swift appointment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin thought Nikitin had the right professional qualities and experience for the job.—
Gleb Stolyarov,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The Hays school district is still reading the federal government’s statement and preparing for something more formal, spokesman Tim Savoy said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carl Yates said William J. Jackson Sr. was terminated from the agency on March 14.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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The scanners cost nearly $2.9 million, according to a Sheriff's Office spokesperson.—
Jimmy Jenkins,
AZCentral.com,
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 22 Jul. 2025.
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