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as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages
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as in reviewer
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 pundit
Voters, pundits, and press will be invited to some of the events, while a select group of local and national non-profit organizations will also be involved with the promotion.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 May 2026
Projected by draft pundits as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the June draft at Barclays Center in New York, Evans’ strengths center around his ability to stretch the defense with his shot, which also features a quick release.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Politicians, pundits and ordinary Americans are increasingly worried about political violence.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Governors act like cable-news pundits.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 May 2026
Projected by draft pundits as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the June draft at Barclays Center in New York, Evans’ strengths center around his ability to stretch the defense with his shot, which also features a quick release.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Politicians, pundits and ordinary Americans are increasingly worried about political violence.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Governors act like cable-news pundits.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Thomas’s account of Progressivism as a malign force threatening individual liberty echoes an argument developed by scholars at the conservative Claremont Institute.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The book begins as a British scholar named Jeremy Pordage is being chauffeured north along the California coast from Los Angeles to stay with Stoyte.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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One reviewer lauded the sheets’ ability to thermoregulate.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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From a $16 foldable duffle bag that fits a week’s worth of clothes to compression socks trusted by over 60,000 five-star reviewers, these travel deals are low in price but big on convenience.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Trump has been actively endorsing challengers against Republican critics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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But this week could bring what critics call the most brazen move yet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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