: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers
also
: an expression of opinion that resembles such an article
a television editorial
Examples of editorial in a Sentence
Adjective
He got an editorial job at the newspaper.
Noun
The paper published an editorial strongly criticizing the mayor's actions.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
This article is part of TIME Longevity, an editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
National Intelligencer newspaper editorials questioned the necessity of such embellishments for a government building.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
This article is part of TIME Longevity, an editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Pieces from Stock are often plucked by stylists for celebrity editorials for Vanity Fair, Esquire and GQ.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
National Intelligencer newspaper editorials questioned the necessity of such embellishments for a government building.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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editorial
1 of 2 adjective
ed·i·to·ri·al
ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 
-ˈtȯr-
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorial
2 of 2 noun
: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers
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