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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
Hasan Piker, one of the top political pundits on Twitch, on Monday said that he was stopped and questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport over the weekend after a trip to France.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 13 May 2025
News of the deal, first reported by ABC News, has sparked a range of responses from lawmakers and media pundits.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Former athletes now on Fox’s pundit roster helped wave the flag, of the company and the nation, among them Rob Gronkowski and Derek Jeter, also got significant time during the presentation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Since then, he's pivoted to become more well known as an internet commentator and pundit.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 May 2025
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 13 May 2025
News of the deal, first reported by ABC News, has sparked a range of responses from lawmakers and media pundits.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Former athletes now on Fox’s pundit roster helped wave the flag, of the company and the nation, among them Rob Gronkowski and Derek Jeter, also got significant time during the presentation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Since then, he's pivoted to become more well known as an internet commentator and pundit.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 May 2025
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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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More reviewers call them flattering, lightweight, and unexpectedly high in quality.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 10 Sources Karen Berger, PharmD, is a community pharmacist and medical writer/reviewer.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
19 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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