editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

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Schlesinger represents the latest effort by Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, to create new CBS News programming that spotlights experts and provocative voices. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 June 2026 Global editorial director and US editor in chief Amy Astley lauds the medium-firm hybrid mattress for its five ergonomic zones and soft yet supportive layers of organic natural latex. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies were crossing the strait after effectively being marooned there since February. Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd's List, said for the first time in 110 days ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February. Duarte Dias, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for editor in chief

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of editor in chief was in 1810

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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