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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
And some pundits are asking if a shot at global glory could be on the cards for Kim’s athletes.
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Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
For decades fans, pundits, casual observers, organizations, and even footballers themselves have been trying to find a definitive answer, but consensus has always been in short supply.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As protests raged outside banks, leading pundits and politicians suggested ceding power to the President to restore order.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Harris and Newsom are the presumptive leading contenders for the 2028 Democratic nomination, according to polls and pundits.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The stream — called the Kornacki Cam — provides unadulterated number crunching without any pundits weighing in.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
The sophomore outing is walking into the current TV awards season as the frontrunner, heavily agreed upon by pundits.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, three pundits got just two picks right out of 11 for the weekend, a sign of just how unpredictable week one was.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
For decades fans, pundits, casual observers, organizations, and even footballers themselves have been trying to find a definitive answer, but consensus has always been in short supply.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
As protests raged outside banks, leading pundits and politicians suggested ceding power to the President to restore order.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Harris and Newsom are the presumptive leading contenders for the 2028 Democratic nomination, according to polls and pundits.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The stream — called the Kornacki Cam — provides unadulterated number crunching without any pundits weighing in.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
The sophomore outing is walking into the current TV awards season as the frontrunner, heavily agreed upon by pundits.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, three pundits got just two picks right out of 11 for the weekend, a sign of just how unpredictable week one was.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
Noun
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The split was immediate, as a large share of social media and several critics framed the move as a kind of digital resurrection that the dead can’t consent to, and Tupac trended for the wrong reasons.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Hunter Biden is mixing it up with admirers and critics on social media, while Jill Biden is rehashing the tortured saga of the last presidential race in a new memoir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Multiple reviewers praised the guidance received from their doctors, nutritionist support and affordability.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Over 1,000 people have bought one in the last month, and reviewers tend to agree that birds love it.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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