variants
often Op-Ed
often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also
: a feature on such a page
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Aligned groups, such as Democratic Majority for Israel, have criticized more recent comments, including a May op-ed in which Van Hollen faults Israel for the failure of a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026
Studies have found that newspaper op-eds can change the minds of the general public and that messages from political elites can measurably shift public opinion.
—Rob Henderson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026
The judges association came to Dixson’s aid with endorsements, campaign cash and the op-ed — actions Bass views as heavy-handed and political, but Dixson’s supporters said were necessary to protect a judge from unwarranted attacks.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The same teenager who drafts op-eds to send to places like the Times plots his next battle attack.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026
Studies have found that newspaper op-eds can change the minds of the general public and that messages from political elites can measurably shift public opinion.
—Rob Henderson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026
The judges association came to Dixson’s aid with endorsements, campaign cash and the op-ed — actions Bass views as heavy-handed and political, but Dixson’s supporters said were necessary to protect a judge from unwarranted attacks.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The same teenager who drafts op-eds to send to places like the Times plots his next battle attack.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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