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pundit

noun

ˈpən-dət

Definition of pundit

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 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 Some pundits are heralding the end of Nike’s chokehold on the athlete marketing space, while others predict a turn toward a more varied sector. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The institute’s annual watch list is one of the sources that most informs pundits and punters about the top contenders. — Mark Lewis, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pundit

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Noun

But many scholars, and the justices themselves, argue that public perception is not matched by reality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Chinese scholars and officials regularly call for improving the benefits provided to rural residents as a means to stimulate domestic demand.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of scholar

Noun

The versatile design can work in a range of design styles—midcentury, Scandi, and farmhouse, for example—and reviewers appreciate the quick shipping and easy assembly.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
When the Dyson CameraJet first landed in reviewers’ hands, people were impressed.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of reviewer

Noun

Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Erewhon, which launched as a pop-up about a week later, also elicited excitement and some griping, with critics saying the space would be better served by a less expensive option.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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