panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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The View's resident conservative panelist — and former Donald Trump staffer — has once again taken a firm stand against contemporary liberal ideologies following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the November 2024 presidential election. Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 30 May 2025 Topics for the show will reflect the hosts’ connection with and commitment to women’s sports, but Foss said Vibe Check will be more broadly focused and curated around its panelists’ interests in all sports. Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 After my appearance in August 2004, the panelist slots became harder to get. Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 22 May 2025 What to Know Lawler appeared as a panelist on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher on Friday. Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for panelist

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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“Panelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panelist. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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