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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
The traditional political pundits have no idea what's actually mainstream in this country.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
Throughout Messi’s career, a phrase has been repeated by fans and pundits as a sign of reverence, especially after a game-winning performance.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 June 2025
As awards pundits never fail to notice, The Bear resists categorization as a comedy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
In what many pundits considered an upset, Tordillos eventually overcame a slight deficit on election night to overtake Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff, by six votes.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
Throughout Messi’s career, a phrase has been repeated by fans and pundits as a sign of reverence, especially after a game-winning performance.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 June 2025
As awards pundits never fail to notice, The Bear resists categorization as a comedy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
In what many pundits considered an upset, Tordillos eventually overcame a slight deficit on election night to overtake Matthew Quevedo, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s deputy chief of staff, by six votes.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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In addition to being a Sachs scholar, she was named a Gates Scholarship winner — a prestigious award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Robert Osborn, an early thinker on lawn tennis, was also a religious scholar.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Skechers Hands-free Go Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins Among the thousands of reviewers are nurses, teachers, and everyday people who struggle with foot problems from spurs to plantar fasciitis—all singing the praises of these Go Walk Flex-Relish Slip-ins.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Vionic Groove Canvas Comfort Shoe, $53 with Prime These slip-ons are perfect for casual, everyday wear, which is why reviewers love them.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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An amateur restaurant critic driving through Somerset County took a closer look.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Florida airports soon must submit monthly reports on weather modification activities or face the loss of state funding under a controversial new law derided by critics as fueling conspiracy theories.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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