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point person

NOUN
commander
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator captain chief commandant director head officer ruler
STRONG
boss co czar don exec guru kingfish kingpin mastermind skipper
WEAK
big cheese head honcho head person high priest/priestess higher up lead-off person top banana top brass top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker
WEAK
follower

Example Sentences

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Emil Michael, the former Silicon Valley executive who has been the Pentagon’s point person in its dispute with artificial-intelligence company Anthropic, prides himself on negotiating deals that leave even the losers feeling good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Emil Michael, a veteran of controversies at Uber, is the Trump administration’s point person in the fight over military use of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Her point person was Osborn, a former FBI agent, but the two were increasingly at odds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

She’s also been the administration’s point person on abortion rights, which has been a topic she has much more effectively handled.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024

Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent memos to all executive departments and agencies, directing them to name a point person for transition planning by May 3.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024