analyst

noun

Definition of analystnext
as in columnist

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Recent Examples of analyst Prosecutor Jason Wu, during questioning of FBI analyst Elizabeth Riddell, asked about Sanon’s exchanges with Pretel, the FBI informant. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Senior analyst Sam McHugh at BNP Paribas Equity Research brought up similar issues. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Supermarket analyst Phil Lempert says Wegmans will attract high-value, loyal shoppers across all local supermarket chains, including Harris Teeter. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 Former All-Pro JJ Watt has been filling in for Romo as CBS’ lead NFL analyst, alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analyst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyst
  1. columnist
  2. observer
  3. commentator
  4. reviewer
Noun
  • Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Steve Lopez and Lorraine Ali are chatting about Tuesday night’s Los Angeles mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For the past couple of months, the Editorial Board and a veritable horde of guest columnists have been fixated on the mayor and his stance on Israel.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of columnist
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  • Coleman found instructive a 1938 ruling in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who challenged a radio station that placed observers on a rooftop next to Forbes Field and paid them to provide play-by-play for an unauthorized radio broadcast.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While international observers initially blamed Moscow for the blasts, investigators later found suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of observer
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  • Zacharia, a conservative commentator who made appearances on outlets like Fox News and Newsmax, was the surprise choice to succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left in August.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Zacharia, a former political commentator on Newsmax and Fox News, debuted in the press secretary position on Monday, taking over the role from Karoline Leavitt.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentator
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  • In 2019, employees questioned the luxury benefits and sought an investigation, while the nonprofit’s attorney said outside reviewers found the allegations without merit.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If reviewers are simply confirming the system’s recommendation, the organization has preserved the handoff without preserving meaningful judgment.
    — Jason Wojahn, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewer

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“Analyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyst. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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