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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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
Two of the state’s most prominent liberal pundits.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Awards pundits predict that both White and Strong will be Oscar contenders for their performances, which have been praised by critics on the film festival circuit.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In a steady rain, about 80 faithful from around Northern California congregated outside the California state Capitol on Tuesday in Sacramento to celebrate the 32nd birthday of Charlie Kirk, the MAGA youth pundit who was shot and killed on a college campus last month.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Every year, people and pundits then complain that Disney is pricing itself out of reach of the average American.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pundit
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Awards pundits predict that both White and Strong will be Oscar contenders for their performances, which have been praised by critics on the film festival circuit.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In a steady rain, about 80 faithful from around Northern California congregated outside the California state Capitol on Tuesday in Sacramento to celebrate the 32nd birthday of Charlie Kirk, the MAGA youth pundit who was shot and killed on a college campus last month.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Every year, people and pundits then complain that Disney is pricing itself out of reach of the average American.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Defense Priorities scholars argue that the cartels are being falsely equated with terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, and warn of mission creep without clear objectives or legal justification.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That call is all too real, according to Stephen Schwartz, an independent scholar who has extensively researched the history of America's nuclear command systems.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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There’s never been a better time to be a food reviewer.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Israel, which controls aid into Gaza, has repeatedly halted and blocked entry points, which critics have called inhumane leverage.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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