panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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Meanwhile, back is the Golden Ear trophy is back in play for the panelists (whomever has the most correct guesses this season will win). Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025 In celebrating the panelists’ and participating brands’ recent achievements, the event set the stage for future collaborations aimed at advancing women currently in the industry, and for welcoming and uplifting the next generation. The Editors Of Saveur and Full Pour, Saveur, 23 Apr. 2025 Among the panelists were Ahmed Best (the actor behind Jar Jar Binks), Lucasfilm president and general manager Lynwen Brennan, ILM’s design guru Doug Chiang, senior VFX supervisor John Knoll, ILM general manager Janet Lewin, and senior animation supervisor Rob Coleman. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025 Plus, Lucky Duck showed up to chastise the panelists — to their faces. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panelist

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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“Panelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panelist. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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