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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
For the last eight months, ever since Donald Trump walloped Kamala Harris to reclaim the presidency, Democratic politicians, political interest groups and media pundits of all stripes have debated what happened and why.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Amid Caitlin Clark's extended injury absence from the Indiana Fever, at least one media pundit has suggested the team is better without the superstar.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Everyone gains quick, easy access to what was once buried in stats pages and pundit banter.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Box office pundits and Hollywood insiders also question the wisdom of releasing the sequel in the far more competitive summer corridor.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Amid Caitlin Clark's extended injury absence from the Indiana Fever, at least one media pundit has suggested the team is better without the superstar.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Everyone gains quick, easy access to what was once buried in stats pages and pundit banter.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Box office pundits and Hollywood insiders also question the wisdom of releasing the sequel in the far more competitive summer corridor.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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But true seasonal scholars know autumn actually begins when Bath & Body Works drops their fall candle collection—and something inside us shifts.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
25 July 2025
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International conferences dedicated to the genre attract dancers, musicians and scholars from around the world.—
Wilfredo José Burgos Matos,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Even as a professional audio reviewer who’s tested dozens of Dolby Atmos soundbars and speakers, my Atmos Music experience is limited, with nothing coming close to that 2020 listening session in my testing room yet.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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There’s also a detachable and adjustable strap, which one happy reviewer explained prevents it from blowing away on windy days.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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In 1984, his administration attempted to kidnap a former minister and vocal critic living in Britain.—
Benjamin Ezeamalu,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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