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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
Walsh and Knowles, conservative political pundits and podcasters with The Daily Wire, were the headliners.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath, online commenters and political pundits have amplified claims that American graduates are losing training spots to international graduates.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Mixed reactions from pundits to the draft There wasn’t an early consensus on how the 49ers came out of the draft.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
How did fans and pundits react to the Cowboys’ draft selections?
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
The Avs have not blown the doors off this team like many pundits predicted, given the chasm between the two clubs in the final NHL standings.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Some fans and pundits believed the Giants wouldn't add another linebacker with such a high pick, with several high investments at the position already on the roster.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the draft, pundits docked Bain’s pro potential because of his arm length.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Many parents, policymakers, and pundits are quick to point the finger at social media and smartphones.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath, online commenters and political pundits have amplified claims that American graduates are losing training spots to international graduates.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Mixed reactions from pundits to the draft There wasn’t an early consensus on how the 49ers came out of the draft.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
How did fans and pundits react to the Cowboys’ draft selections?
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
The Avs have not blown the doors off this team like many pundits predicted, given the chasm between the two clubs in the final NHL standings.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Some fans and pundits believed the Giants wouldn't add another linebacker with such a high pick, with several high investments at the position already on the roster.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the draft, pundits docked Bain’s pro potential because of his arm length.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Many parents, policymakers, and pundits are quick to point the finger at social media and smartphones.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
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The idea was then taken up by other Scottish scholars, including James Frazer, whose widely read compendium The Golden Bough (1890) attempted to establish cross-cultural parallels in mythology.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Geoff Canada, president of Harlem Children’s Zone, has known Bessent for 30 years and said the treasury secretary has mentored one of the program’s scholars for more than a decade.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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While supporters credit the movement with restoring stability and defeating the Shining Path, critics associate it with authoritarianism, corruption, and human rights abuses.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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After arriving in the Air Force’s care in May 2025, the plane was taken apart to ensure there were no listening or tracking devices hidden inside, a major concern of critics who objected to the gifted aircraft on security grounds.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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The initial reviewers did not agree.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Users that indicate plans to harm others are flagged to human reviewers who determine whether a case poses an imminent threat of physical harm and should be referred to law enforcement, according to the company.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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