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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All are predicting a high-scoring game and each panelist has the victor winning by four or fewer points. Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025 Finally, panelists concluded by talking about the importance of guardrails that protect creators and their intellectual property. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025 Attracting and retaining young talent—many of whom are native AI users—puts a premium on authentic leadership, growth opportunities, and inclusive cultures, according to the panelists. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025 In addition to regular panelists like Chanel West Coast and Steelo Brim, the show has seen celebrity guests sit in on the fun, including Tyga, Johnny Knoxville, Snooki, Pauly Shore, Howie Mandel, Latto, and RuPaul's Drag Race queens Gigi Goode, Mo Heart, Jessica Wild, and Symone. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 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 5 Nov. 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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