panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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The six panelists in total favor a repeat of the Colts' 41-20 win over the Titans in Week 3, during which Jonathan Taylor racked up 102 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025 But as investors increasingly look to emerging markets, another panelist urged them to be mindful of their perception of risk when considering Africa in particular. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 During the discussion, all three of the panelists shared their own personal connections to the sport. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025 The View is currently hosted by a rotating lineup of panelists, including Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panelist

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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“Panelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panelist. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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