: 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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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Rebelein, the horror-minded author of Edenville, has made a recent habit of reading aloud during the editorial process, off the hunch that external voices can help one tighten a draft.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Rebelein, the horror-minded author of Edenville, has made a recent habit of reading aloud during the editorial process, off the hunch that external voices can help one tighten a draft.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Opinion Editor Dan Sweeney, editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman, and Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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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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