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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
Hasan Piker, one of the top political pundits on Twitch, on Monday said that he was stopped and questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport over the weekend after a trip to France.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 13 May 2025
News of the deal, first reported by ABC News, has sparked a range of responses from lawmakers and media pundits.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Former athletes now on Fox’s pundit roster helped wave the flag, of the company and the nation, among them Rob Gronkowski and Derek Jeter, also got significant time during the presentation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Since then, he's pivoted to become more well known as an internet commentator and pundit.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 May 2025
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 13 May 2025
News of the deal, first reported by ABC News, has sparked a range of responses from lawmakers and media pundits.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Former athletes now on Fox’s pundit roster helped wave the flag, of the company and the nation, among them Rob Gronkowski and Derek Jeter, also got significant time during the presentation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Since then, he's pivoted to become more well known as an internet commentator and pundit.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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The writer and scholar Robert Macfarlane has spent much of his life climbing up mountains and fishing on rivers, and his passion for each extends to his writing.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Before Wednesday’s hearing, U.S. attorneys argued that Khan Suri’s case should be moved from Virginia to Texas because the petition was filed after the scholar had already left the state.—
Olivia Diaz,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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More reviewers call them flattering, lightweight, and unexpectedly high in quality.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Over 1,000 shoppers bought these comfy white sneakers last month, and reviewers rave about their long-lasting comfort.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Highlights of the evening included a live musical performance by Carla Renata, actress, film critic and singer.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Trump has highlighted measures, including lifting taxes on tips and overtime that Republicans say would boost working-class Americans, while critics say the bill will offer more benefits to the wealthy.—
David Morgan,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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