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as in scholars
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages
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as in critics
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 pundits
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.
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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
The segment was typically a rapid- fire four- minute crash through the weekend soccer headlines— a conversation between me and Joe— with the rest of the regular political pundits looking on in a bemused silence.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Many critics, political pundits, and wags asked, somewhat rhetorically, whether anyone in the administration recalls how handing the responsibility of nuclear weaponry over to machines turned out in the Terminator movies.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Most pundits were predicting a second straight Timothée Chalamet victory for Marty Supreme, after also winning the same award last year for A Complete Unknown.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Green leader Zack Polanski is considered by many pundits as one political figure who may have the potential to rival Farage’s popular appeal.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
All season long, local media members and pundits have pegged Palisades and Cleveland to clash in the LA City Section Open Division boys basketball final.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
There doesn't appear to be a consensus among the pundits on the second pick behind Mendoza, who reportedly isn't going to throw at the combine but will at Indiana's pro day on April 1 just 50 miles from Indianapolis.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
The segment was typically a rapid- fire four- minute crash through the weekend soccer headlines— a conversation between me and Joe— with the rest of the regular political pundits looking on in a bemused silence.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Many critics, political pundits, and wags asked, somewhat rhetorically, whether anyone in the administration recalls how handing the responsibility of nuclear weaponry over to machines turned out in the Terminator movies.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Most pundits were predicting a second straight Timothée Chalamet victory for Marty Supreme, after also winning the same award last year for A Complete Unknown.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Green leader Zack Polanski is considered by many pundits as one political figure who may have the potential to rival Farage’s popular appeal.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
All season long, local media members and pundits have pegged Palisades and Cleveland to clash in the LA City Section Open Division boys basketball final.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
There doesn't appear to be a consensus among the pundits on the second pick behind Mendoza, who reportedly isn't going to throw at the combine but will at Indiana's pro day on April 1 just 50 miles from Indianapolis.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
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The deeper question — and the one scholars keep returning to — is whether the women at the center of these stories are truly masters of their own fate, or whether even their rebellion is still being scripted by someone else.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the conference, the scholars are networking and attending sessions focused on student success and its role in economic mobility and community prosperity.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That view has its ardent critics.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the last month, Prasad has come under fire from pharmaceutical executives, investors, members of Congress and other critics for multiple decisions at the agency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Internal staff reviewers had supported moving forward with the application initially, according to a Stat report.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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No qualifying trials for non-aspirin NSAIDs were found, so the reviewers said their conclusions apply only to aspirin.—
Karl Hille,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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