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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This is easier said than done, noted the panelists, because there is a tension between adopting AI efficiently and the metrics that have historically signaled success—headcount size, spreadsheets, KPIs, and so on. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 June 2026 All eight panelists contributed lively stories about how they got started in the business and what inspired them to pursue and sustain their careers. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 The panelists were quick to agree. Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026 Even after her departure, McCain went in on Alyssa Farah Griffin, the conservative panelist who replaced her on the show in 2022. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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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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