punditry

noun

Definition of punditrynext
as in commentary

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Recent Examples of punditry Let the rebuilding begin As is only proper, the weight of post-election punditry has fallen on the question of the demographics and political impetus of Tuesday’s blue wave. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 In those days, the general tone of progressive punditry on the subject was somewhere between dark humor and disgust. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The safest bit of punditry in this talk was his ranking of AI as the world’s biggest technological change and agentic AI as its most cybersecurity-relevant sector. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 One of the clumsiest parts of Klosterman’s book is his attempts at political punditry. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Gen Z’s apparent celibacy has been the subject of plenty of punditry, and yet fictional romance is only getting steamier. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 But her growing interest in punditry and opinion left Fox increasingly uncovered before the law. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Highlights of around eight minutes from each match, without the punditry, will also be available on the BBC website on Saturdays and Sundays from around 8pm. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 But punditry about conflict between the ascendant DSA left, wounded WFP progressives, and the soul-searching center misses a key point and leaves out a key question. — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punditry
  1. commentary
  2. editorial
  3. column
  4. criticism
  5. critique
Noun
  • There’s nostalgia and old world values as well as breaks from conventional and subtle sociopolitical commentary.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In 1967, the painting was radically feminist, an elegant and cutting commentary.
    — Merritt Tierce, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing Filipino names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Frieda expanded his celebrity clientele in the 1980s, working with stars including Princess Diana, Madonna and Paul McCartney, as well as styling for television and fashion editorials.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of editorial
Noun
  • Its Romanesque façade was disguised as a grand Southern plantation—four towering white columns were erected to support a temporary façade with floral garlands, potted trees, and an enormous portrait of Leigh and Gable hung above the entrance.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • King, the former Sports Illustrated writer and founding author of the Monday Morning Quarterback column, has delivered 40 chapters about King Sport.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of column
Noun
  • This dynamic drew criticism from readers — and, later, a response from Berry.
    — August Lamm, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • The poll also highlighted the competing messages and critiques that have defined the campaign.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Someone who hung up on your problem is unlikely to listen to a nasty critique and vow to reform.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of critique

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“Punditry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punditry. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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