pundit

noun

ˈpən-dət How to pronounce pundit (audio)
Definition of punditnext
1
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 Right-wing pundits and politicos in recent months have attacked the project over the delays and a high price tag that’s currently $114 million. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The fine was controversial to begin with, as fans and pundits pointed out the NFL’s business with beer sponsors such as Bud Light and called the sensitivity over the celebration hypocritical. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 The move from press secretary to TV pundit also is relatively common in other administrations, as Jen Psaki departed the Biden White House to join MSNBC, now MS NOW, and serves as a primetime host. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 These voices, however, were largely drowned out, while the loudest platforms were reserved for government officials and pundits making a case for war. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pundit
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  1. scholar
  2. reviewer
  3. critic
Noun
  • The scholar Colin Burrow, discussing Helen Vendler recently, described the goal of criticism as telling other people how good something is.
    — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Sabrina came from a high-status family of scholars, and Phillip, the struggling musician and child of butchers, wasn’t enough for her family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of scholar
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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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  • Many of his domestic critics have faulted him for prolonging the war in Gaza to appease his far-right allies, and for permitting ultra-Orthodox Jews to forgo military service to appease that sizable religious voter bloc.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Pundit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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