editorial

1 of 2

adjective

Synonyms of editorialnext
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 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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Adjective
In an era of overabundance driven by algorithms, a festival’s core job is editorial curation. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Shop the full collection to see the stunning editorial images with the pieces styled perfectly, or shop two of our favorites below. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Another, curated by photographer Peter Knapp, centered Knapp’s 1965 Elle editorial on the Courrèges bombshell. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The Tribune editorial board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorial

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of editorial was in 1744

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Cite this Entry

“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

editorial

1 of 2 adjective
ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
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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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