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
The White House, federal officials, conservative pundits and even some of his fans called the song disrespectful to law enforcement.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Coogler’s movie debuted in April, industry pundits believe the film has been a sleeper hit with critics and could make a dramatic comeback in the upcoming Oscar season.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
How did pundits react on various NFL power ranking lists?
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Other pundits disagree, arguing that companies are turning profits and the market is fundamentally sound.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Coogler’s movie debuted in April, industry pundits believe the film has been a sleeper hit with critics and could make a dramatic comeback in the upcoming Oscar season.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
How did pundits react on various NFL power ranking lists?
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Other pundits disagree, arguing that companies are turning profits and the market is fundamentally sound.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pundit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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And labor scholar Hamilton Nolan reminds us to breathe, and take the (rare) win.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer said that, after an unexpected coffee spill, the mattress pad kept their new mattress spotless.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Then, Hayes was accused of being a sore loser by critics.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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