editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

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The firing is sure to trigger even more scrutiny of CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and her controversial efforts to overhaul the network news division. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Neither does Bari Weiss, whom David Ellison installed as the network's editor in chief last October. David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 June 2026 Next year, Gillespie will serve as the editor in chief of the OU Daily. Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 In one example, a sell signal was triggered Monday, May 18, marking the end of the best six months for the Dow and the S & P 500, according to Jeff Hirsch, editor in chief at the Stock Trader's Almanac. Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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