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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One of the biggest issues for panelist Sine Gerstenberg, a journalist and creative consultant, has been the unnecessary dichotomizing of the industry. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025 In an exclusive statement to Entertainment Weekly, a White House spokesperson responded to former View panelist Rosie O'Donell's speculation that the talk show would be canceled over growing political pressure by taking aim at current cohost Joy Behar. EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 And neither are they associated with a significantly higher risk of miscarriage or postpartum hemorrhage, as suggested by some panelists. Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025 Looking ahead to the next round of UN treaty talks in Geneva, Switzerland, next month, the panelists were overall hopeful and determined to get a result that will make a real impact. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 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 19 Aug. 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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