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

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After each performance, the contestants revealed more information about themselves by sharing their connection to one of the panelists or host Nick Cannon. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 For the first time, De Los and L.A. Times en Español are bringing the Latinidad Stage to life at this year’s L.A. Times Festival of Books with a little help from drag superstar Valentina, National Book Award winner Justin Torres and a full lineup of authors and panelists. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 All of these methods, panelists said, can be deeply problematic in action. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024 The resource panelists all agreed that knowing a business' audience is important and shared that entrepreneurs can find information about the market multiple ways. Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 30 Mar. 2024 Our panelists will share lessons learned on their individual journeys, plus give candid advice on how to prepare for a career in costume design, booking your first gig, and more. Essence, 9 Mar. 2024 This had a certain je ne sais quoi, but our panelists struggled to figure out if that was a good thing. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 Both songs were flawless, but Clock was ultimately declared the night's winner, meaning Poodle Moth would have to unmask once the panelists made their final guesses. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024 Climate Change Isn’t Fiction, Presented by Getty PST Art Sammy Roth leads panelists who will look at how the stuff of dystopian novels is our new reality. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

panelist

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

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