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as in scholars
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages
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as in critics
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 pundits
Fury shouldn't lose anything in the eyes of fight fans and pundits following Saturday's loss to Usyk, but what those people should do is add a heaping amount of respect and accolades to Usyk’s name.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Debunking an Elon Musk 'hoax' As tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has become more vocal about the future of the country, including a series of tweets criticizing the government funding bill, many lawmakers and pundits have started quipping that Musk is actually running the country.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Leo pushed back on pundits who immediately began speculation about possible retirements of sitting members such as Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas — both of whom have not signaled their plans to step down.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.
—Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
As a result of these issues, some pundits are suggesting that retirement is an outdated concept that itself should be retired.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In April, 2020, most pundits felt the odds of Green Bay using its first round pick on a quarterback were akin to the Cleveland Browns winning a Super Bowl.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Other pundits and players also hailed Martínez.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Few pundits, as well as many in their own fanbase, regarded them as contenders for the top four let alone having a chance to finish top.
—Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Debunking an Elon Musk 'hoax' As tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has become more vocal about the future of the country, including a series of tweets criticizing the government funding bill, many lawmakers and pundits have started quipping that Musk is actually running the country.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Leo pushed back on pundits who immediately began speculation about possible retirements of sitting members such as Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas — both of whom have not signaled their plans to step down.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.
—Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
As a result of these issues, some pundits are suggesting that retirement is an outdated concept that itself should be retired.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In April, 2020, most pundits felt the odds of Green Bay using its first round pick on a quarterback were akin to the Cleveland Browns winning a Super Bowl.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Other pundits and players also hailed Martínez.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Few pundits, as well as many in their own fanbase, regarded them as contenders for the top four let alone having a chance to finish top.
—Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
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Earlier scholars suggested the monument was a temple, a calendar or an observatory.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, the version of the theory often attributed to him is so radical that few modern scholars would want the honor, anyway.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sequel has been well-received by both critics and audiences, boasting a 72% critics score and an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Contra Most of this year's most successful films were also enjoyed by critics.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The gloves have earned over 42,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, and reviewers rave about the comfortable fit, long-lasting quality, and functional grip that set them apart from the competition.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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That effort toward inclusion also proved integral for the show’s kid book reviewers, who spoke to same-age audiences.Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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