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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
Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson, who was unceremoniously dumped two years ago by Fox News, has developed a new audience through podcasts and internet broadcasts since his firing, sharing unfounded stories and theories with his audience.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
A lot of the social media reaction to Brady focused on football pundits assessing his legacy versus where Mahomes could end up at the end of his career.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Lemon, that rumor had been reported elsewhere and someone associated with Ye asked the 58 -year-old pundit to help set the record straight.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
This gave way to pundits making many obvious points.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
A lot of the social media reaction to Brady focused on football pundits assessing his legacy versus where Mahomes could end up at the end of his career.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Lemon, that rumor had been reported elsewhere and someone associated with Ye asked the 58 -year-old pundit to help set the record straight.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
This gave way to pundits making many obvious points.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pundit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
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Typically, such studies are led by a prominent person of national distinction or a renowned scholar, and are carried out by a panel of national experts from academia, industry, the public sector and nongovernmental organizations.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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This month, that work is being celebrated by the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the advocacy organization founded by the father of Black History Month, scholar Carter G. Woodson.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Or pick up popular bedding to upgrade your sleep sanctuary; these popular bed pillows have a down alternative filling that’s plush yet firm, according to reviewers, providing optimal support for all sorts of sleeping positions.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Our reviewer praised the Anker Soundcore Space A40 for its battery life and quality of ANC for the price range, ultimately awarding them the Editors' Choice award.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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At the time, critics felt the dance glorified gang violence, while fans defending Williams felt the outcry was racially motivated.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The comments prompted an outpouring of condemnation from critics including David Schwimmer and Piers Morgan.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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