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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
Most pundits had pegged Sam Mendes’s 1917 as the winner, but the unusually strong movie year of 2019 presented an array of great choices, many of which ended up with nominations.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To some pundits and politicians, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recklessly approves medications that harm patients while padding the pockets of shareholders.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
These two pairs are closer than some pundits seem to think, and the hands battles frequently seen at the net are a coin flip.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Some Oscar pundits thought Torres might surprise and win best lead actress over Moore and Madison, the latter of whom became a contender after winning at the BAFTAs.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To some pundits and politicians, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recklessly approves medications that harm patients while padding the pockets of shareholders.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
These two pairs are closer than some pundits seem to think, and the hands battles frequently seen at the net are a coin flip.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Some Oscar pundits thought Torres might surprise and win best lead actress over Moore and Madison, the latter of whom became a contender after winning at the BAFTAs.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
Noun
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Newsweek has reached out to several legal scholars for comment via email on Sunday.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her fate remains one of literature’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, drawing the fascination of scholars, writers and literary enthusiasts.—
Patti Callahan Henry,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hoka Clifton 9 Cushioned but stable Comfortable, locked-in fit Subtle rocker sole Some Hoka reviewers reported issues with the outsole’s durability Beginner runners who are just starting to increase their mileage, look no further.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
11 Mar. 2025
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Many reviewers have already compared its atmosphere and plotting to Midsommar, The Menu, Blink Twice, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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Democrats and other critics of Trump have suggested a constitutional crisis is looming as Trump clashes with lawmakers over spending and judges over rulings.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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During the ’70s, critics and artists were divided on the merits of his art.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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