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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
Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The pundit and podcaster has spun dozens of unfounded conspiracy theories since her rise from communications director at Charlie Kirk’s conservative youth group, Turning Point USA, to become a far-right digital force with a podcast audience of some 6 million.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Chalamet, while Marty’s best bet, has lately looked like less of a sure thing, while a win for Byrne would be a pleasant surprise in a race that pundits long ago ceded to Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
In terms of Rubio, Enjeti and other pundits scrutinized his explanation of how the strikes were preemptive.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The pundit and podcaster has spun dozens of unfounded conspiracy theories since her rise from communications director at Charlie Kirk’s conservative youth group, Turning Point USA, to become a far-right digital force with a podcast audience of some 6 million.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Chalamet, while Marty’s best bet, has lately looked like less of a sure thing, while a win for Byrne would be a pleasant surprise in a race that pundits long ago ceded to Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
In terms of Rubio, Enjeti and other pundits scrutinized his explanation of how the strikes were preemptive.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Since the 1970s, feminist scholars have been actively documenting the ways menstruation has been used to ground false arguments about women’s weakness, invalidism, and inferiority in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Child actor Jax James has been set in the series regular role of Dougie, Maureen’s only son who is not even ten but acts like a 60-year-old scholar and has no time for childish fancies.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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This under-$100 three-piece set comes recommended by a whopping 2,800 five-star reviewers and counting, with people raving about the high-quality look and feel.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Proposition 50 also split the sprawling district held by Kiley, a Republican from Rocklin, into six pieces, leaving the Northern California congressman and frequent Newsom critic with few good options.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Be fully yourself and ignore critics.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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