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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
Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Many pundits and analysts called for Miami to blow things up, especially after the comments made by Tagovailoa.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would even be elevated to the second-string job, or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
His point, of course, was that earlier this year, fans, pundits and journalists were questioning his team’s passion and intensity.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
But expect more than a few awards pundits to declaim that the Academy, finally, has no other choice but to present Park Chan-wook with his first Oscar nomination.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones said fans and pundits got one particular item wrong this past week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins prefer pundits be patient with first-round pick Kenneth Grant, who has had a quiet start to his NFL career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Investors panic, pile into bonds, and pundits declare doom.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Many pundits and analysts called for Miami to blow things up, especially after the comments made by Tagovailoa.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would even be elevated to the second-string job, or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
His point, of course, was that earlier this year, fans, pundits and journalists were questioning his team’s passion and intensity.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
But expect more than a few awards pundits to declaim that the Academy, finally, has no other choice but to present Park Chan-wook with his first Oscar nomination.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones said fans and pundits got one particular item wrong this past week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The Dolphins prefer pundits be patient with first-round pick Kenneth Grant, who has had a quiet start to his NFL career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Investors panic, pile into bonds, and pundits declare doom.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
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Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Field-altering books have deepened scholars’ understanding of the domestic turmoil of Revolutionary America, among other moments.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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What exactly was the charm of these books which critics had written off initially as being unimaginative and derivative?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Prime Minister’s critics, even within his coalition, have long accused him of prolonging the war for political survival.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite the dramatic failure in Nelson’s test, other reviewers have praised the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s durability features under normal use conditions, particularly its IP68 rating.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Magle was not involved in the research but was one of the reviewers of the study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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