1
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
On that occasion, pundits and commentators walked out in support of him, and the BBC sports schedule was fragmented for a whole weekend.
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Yes, individual pundits and politicians did champion a global economy without barriers.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
As was Amorim, who appeared remarkably calm in the tunnel, speaking to presenter Jules Breach and pundit Rio Ferdinand.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Veteran boxing pundit Teddy Atlas recently offered his opinion on Jones and his time with the UFC heavyweight crown.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Yes, individual pundits and politicians did champion a global economy without barriers.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
As was Amorim, who appeared remarkably calm in the tunnel, speaking to presenter Jules Breach and pundit Rio Ferdinand.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Veteran boxing pundit Teddy Atlas recently offered his opinion on Jones and his time with the UFC heavyweight crown.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pundit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University—and this nation—immeasurably.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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If these global scholars stay home or go elsewhere, that’s bad economic news for cities and towns across the United States, wrote Barnet Sherman, a professor of multinational finance and trade at Boston University.—
Corey Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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And this presumption about debate comes from a reviewer who hasn’t played golf in decades, but who finds the sport and its majors more than interesting.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As far as slacks go, there are a ton of affordable options, including these Grace Karin paper bag pants and this Allegra K suspender jumpsuit that is super similar to what one Amazon reviewer wore with the top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Reception – Positive among both critics and fans, if not anything mind-blowing.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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However, critics warn the policy could harm students who are already on track for college placement.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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