panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This had a certain je ne sais quoi, but our panelists struggled to figure out if that was a good thing. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 Both songs were flawless, but Clock was ultimately declared the night's winner, meaning Poodle Moth would have to unmask once the panelists made their final guesses. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024 Climate Change Isn’t Fiction, Presented by Getty PST Art Sammy Roth leads panelists who will look at how the stuff of dystopian novels is our new reality. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024 Would viewers be better served by news networks’ seeking out a wide range of voices than hearing predictable takes from regular panelists? James Poniewozik, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024 On Tuesday, the fourth edition of that daily video focused on the wide variety of keynotes and panelists in town to discuss AI. Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 On March 6, the brand-new season kicked off on Fox with celebrity panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora doing their best to guess the celebrities behind the mask. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Moderator Whoopi Goldberg chuckled at Behar's quip, before lowering her head to rest face-down on the table as the panelists continued talking. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024 Comedian Ken Jeong, another panelist, suggested that Kelce was hiding inside the feathery suit. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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“Panelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panelist. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel

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