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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
But this week, internet pundits seemed to believe the Rapture, an event that some evangelical Christians believe would basically mark the end of human history, would be taking place.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Youngsters need leaders in the classroom, not political pundits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
On social media, some pundits and Cowboys fans were critical of Lamb being put in at running back.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, social media pundits on the left are questioning whether the texts and interviews in the charging documents are real.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The memorial will feature a who’s who of US leaders and conservative pundits paying tribute to the slain activist, who was a close ally of the president.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The actual spending is slower than many of the more excitable pundits had expected.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Youngsters need leaders in the classroom, not political pundits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
On social media, some pundits and Cowboys fans were critical of Lamb being put in at running back.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, social media pundits on the left are questioning whether the texts and interviews in the charging documents are real.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The memorial will feature a who’s who of US leaders and conservative pundits paying tribute to the slain activist, who was a close ally of the president.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The actual spending is slower than many of the more excitable pundits had expected.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
Noun
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Tylenol and the pressure to 'tough it out' Medical experts and scholars worry that the recent claims about Tylenol put pregnant women and families in a difficult bind.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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The speakers include a range of prominent writers such as Ali Abunimah, scholars and influencers in Arab American and other communities, including Mehdi Hassan, Bassem Youssef and Cenk Uygur.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the pushback from critics highlights that there is still debate about whether these safeguards go far enough.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But that effort is somewhat diminished by her history with policies that critics say work against women.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The best-seller has racked up more than 11,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers, with reviewers calling out its durability, value, and comfortable feel.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to Glassdoor, Ford got a near 4-out-of-5-star rating as a good place to work with 72% of the reviewers approving of Farley as CEO.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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