journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media
b
: the public press
c
: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium
2
a
: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine
b
: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation
c
: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest
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She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Bestowed with the Peabody Award for sports journalism twice, Carillo has hosted three closing ceremonies (Salt Lake City 2002, Beijing 2008, and Rio 2016) and worked in prominent roles for three opening ceremonies (Athens 2004, Torino 2006, and Vancouver 2010).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Bestowed with the Peabody Award for sports journalism twice, Carillo has hosted three closing ceremonies (Salt Lake City 2002, Beijing 2008, and Rio 2016) and worked in prominent roles for three opening ceremonies (Athens 2004, Torino 2006, and Vancouver 2010).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm
1
: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio
2
: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines
journalistic
adjective
ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik
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