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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2
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
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor, and liberal pundits like Mehdi Hasan and Hasan Piker all praised Carlson for confronting Cruz in ways mainstream media often do not.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The pundit’s comments were first highlighted by Mediaite.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 June 2025
But other pundits who have the president’s ear, like radio host Mark Levin and Fox News’ Sean Hannity, are more on the side of US involvement, to say nothing of GOP hawks in Congress who have long doubted that diplomacy with Iran can work.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson grilled Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an interview that outlined a growing rift in the MAGA universe with regards to U.S. involvement in Israel’s fighting with Iran.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The pundit’s comments were first highlighted by Mediaite.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 June 2025
But other pundits who have the president’s ear, like radio host Mark Levin and Fox News’ Sean Hannity, are more on the side of US involvement, to say nothing of GOP hawks in Congress who have long doubted that diplomacy with Iran can work.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson grilled Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an interview that outlined a growing rift in the MAGA universe with regards to U.S. involvement in Israel’s fighting with Iran.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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The paper was published last month by a team of computer scientists and legal scholars from Stanford, Cornell, and West Virginia University.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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But some, including legal scholars from New York University’s Brennan Center, have argued a potential loophole exists unless Congress bans using the National Guard to enforce the law in other states without gubernatorial consent.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The same reviewer added that the front seams help keep the jeans from bunching.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The breathable mesh upper keeps things airy in warm weather, and according to one reviewer, the lightweight design makes these shoes ideal for walking.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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However, Trump’s take on business — relying on a host of ventures built to maximize quick profits — is far grander than his minimalist views on national economics, which critics view as bordering on severe.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Yeah, critics missed the point with this series, and especially missed the point with Retribution (seriously, a 28% rating?!).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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