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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
At first, pundits and observers universally lauded Microsoft for its boldness.
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Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of theories about why voters ignored or rationalized his dangerous rhetoric and con-man quips — pundits and historians have plenty of fodder for future analysis.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Since the election, some pundits and analysts have attributed Trump’s win to — or in the case of some Harris backers, blamed it on — Latino voters, particularly Latino men.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of theories about why voters ignored or rationalized his dangerous rhetoric and con-man quips — pundits and historians have plenty of fodder for future analysis.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Since the election, some pundits and analysts have attributed Trump’s win to — or in the case of some Harris backers, blamed it on — Latino voters, particularly Latino men.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundit
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Interested buyers, Renaissance scholars, and da Vinci experts can make appointments to view the piece.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Condemning the Supreme Court’s decision—particularly when one is not a Constitutional scholar—is another.Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Shop vetted deals with our expert reviewers during the biggest and best shopping day of the year.WIRED, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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One reviewer put them to the test in the hot and humid Amazon Rainforest and another in an Alaskan rainstorm, and each returned to the comments with glowing testimonials.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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The question is puzzling scientists and slowing down regulatory action, critics say.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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This isn’t to suggest that critics should be more permissive toward Hollywood slop at a moment when mediocrity is more pernicious than ever.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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