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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While the perfect textile-to-textile recycling solution remains just out of reach, the panelists agreed that the work being done now will lead to a future of greater circularity for post-consumer textiles. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Each panelist was asked about their favorite moments from season one. Abby Stern, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 In the panel titled Distribution Across Global Majority, the panelists agreed that sometimes regional festivals would make a better fit for one’s film. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 May 2026 Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 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 15 May. 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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