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
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.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Musk has been President Donald Trump’s point man in his effort to cut government spending.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But Stewart, who is appealing his suspension to the Police Merit Board, has moved on to be the city’s point man in enforcing Kentucky’s controversial unlawful camping law in downtown Louisville.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
The 75-year-old former university professor and frequent Democratic candidate from California may seem an unlikely figure to be serving as Trump’s point man on tariffs.
—John Fund, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Musk has been President Donald Trump’s point man in his effort to cut government spending.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But Stewart, who is appealing his suspension to the Police Merit Board, has moved on to be the city’s point man in enforcing Kentucky’s controversial unlawful camping law in downtown Louisville.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
The 75-year-old former university professor and frequent Democratic candidate from California may seem an unlikely figure to be serving as Trump’s point man on tariffs.
—John Fund, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point man
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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The spokesperson said the show will launch August 6.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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He will not be headed to prison for at least a week after his sentencing, however, said the spokesperson, who provided an overview of what that first week or two would involve for the quadruple murderer.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20man. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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