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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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2
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
Some pundits envision a doomsday scenario where Europe’s regulatory environment, combined with its service-heavy economy, creates an insurmountable drag on innovation.
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Florian Douetteau, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As is so often the case with Trump, pundits have a tendency to assume a lack of seriousness or intention with what the president says.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump applies push for 2020 revenge In the aftermath of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes 29 seconds, which gripped the nation's attention in a viral video, some pundits on the right expressed dismay at the officer's actions.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The pundits and predictive statistical models don’t expect much out of the Rockies this summer following consecutive 100-loss seasons.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Florian Douetteau, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As is so often the case with Trump, pundits have a tendency to assume a lack of seriousness or intention with what the president says.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump applies push for 2020 revenge In the aftermath of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes 29 seconds, which gripped the nation's attention in a viral video, some pundits on the right expressed dismay at the officer's actions.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The pundits and predictive statistical models don’t expect much out of the Rockies this summer following consecutive 100-loss seasons.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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On top of that, the Trump administration has detained some international scholars who have expressed support for Palestinian causes or criticized Israel over the war in Gaza.—
Tinbete Ermyas,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Multiple cuts — such as the elimination of the FDA's library staff who offer critical research assistance to drug reviewers or deep reductions among the lawyers in the Office of Regulatory Policy who write draft guidances and Federal Register notices — could slow work even more, the staffer said.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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The reviewer noted that while the summers can get rather warm, the winters are always perfect.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Season 7’s sleek, six-episode lineup is drawing some of its best reviews to date, with critics praising the emotional complexity, tonal range, and sharp storytelling.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Professors of cultural studies, or history, or the arts, have long seen themselves as critics of institutions, including the universities that employ them.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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