1
as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages
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2
as in reviewer
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor
the new mini laptop has gotten a thumbs-up from industry pundits
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Recent Examples of pundit
Last Wednesday marked one week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative pundit whom South Park parodied earlier this season.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Youngsters need leaders in the classroom, not political pundits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Youngsters need leaders in the classroom, not political pundits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Eisgruber, who is a scholar of constitutional law, believes that Sullivan is the cornerstone of American free-speech law.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And in that present, Fugazi’s drummer, a scholar of caste, and a border reporter are no longer distant figures.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its fabric is thick but not too heavy, according to reviewers, which is great for someone like me whose body temperature fluctuates constantly.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thomas worked for the first time with stylist Emilie Kareh, while a cinema reviewer is behind the show notes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The book, published in 1997, took the form of love letters written by Kraus and her then husband, the literary critic Sylvère Lotringer, and addressed to his colleague Dick, later revealed to be Dick Hebdige, a scholar known for his work on subcultures.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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