: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
My first editorial project at The Times back in 2019 gave me a front-row seat to her incredible work as a reporter covering the California coast.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Asked whether artist revenue shares, user experience, or the editorial platform Bandcamp Daily will be affected by the acquisition, Songtradr declined to comment.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Sep. 2023
Other options might include polyester or nylon fabric, or even velvet for a more editorial look.
—Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
The multidisciplinary artist has captured dozens of notable artists for album covers, magazine covers, billboards, and editorial campaigns.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2023
Vogue’s production and editorial coordinator Irene Kim is a fan too.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
First, their editorial pages typically endorse Democrats.
—Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2023
Following an editorial internship for StyleLine magazine early in her career, this Michigan native served as writer and event coordinator for SHEI magazine, a student-run fashion and pop culture magazine.
—Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
Danielle Wright, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
Per Nordstrom’s women’s designer fashion & editorial director, Rickie De Sole, style the LBD with a pair of strappy heeled sandals from Khaite and Staud’s minimalist black handbag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2023
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Adrianna Freedman
As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2023
Jones, who is Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal and a lead author on the editorial, acknowledged that pausing one’s diabetes medication for three weeks can come with consequences.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2023
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Adrianna Freedman
As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2023
California lawmakers shouldn’t either The Times editorial board calls on California lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 253, which would require large U.S.-based companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their annual greenhouse gas emissions.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
One of those characters was George Bird Grinnell, who—as editor of Forest & Stream magazine from 1876 to 1911—wrote scathing editorials that denounced rampant poaching of the last remaining bison in Yellowstone National Park.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
Our editorial last week called for Mitch McConnell to follow Nancy Pelosi’s lead and step down from leading his caucus in light of his age and visible difficulties speaking in public on a few recent occasions.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 5 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
How one of the most iconic photos in hip-hop came together 05:50
Lester said the idea for the photograph was brought up in an editorial meeting.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
My first editorial project at The Times back in 2019 gave me a front-row seat to her incredible work as a reporter covering the California coast.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Asked whether artist revenue shares, user experience, or the editorial platform Bandcamp Daily will be affected by the acquisition, Songtradr declined to comment.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Sep. 2023
Other options might include polyester or nylon fabric, or even velvet for a more editorial look.
—Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
The multidisciplinary artist has captured dozens of notable artists for album covers, magazine covers, billboards, and editorial campaigns.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2023
Vogue’s production and editorial coordinator Irene Kim is a fan too.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
First, their editorial pages typically endorse Democrats.
—Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2023
Following an editorial internship for StyleLine magazine early in her career, this Michigan native served as writer and event coordinator for SHEI magazine, a student-run fashion and pop culture magazine.
—Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
Noun
However, while all eyes are on pieces that will find a place on mood boards, on red carpets and in future editorials, a lot goes on behind the seams.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
Per Nordstrom’s women’s designer fashion & editorial director, Rickie De Sole, style the LBD with a pair of strappy heeled sandals from Khaite and Staud’s minimalist black handbag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2023
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Adrianna Freedman
As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2023
Jones, who is Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal and a lead author on the editorial, acknowledged that pausing one’s diabetes medication for three weeks can come with consequences.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2023
Related Story 'Great British Bake Off' Is Making Big Changes
Adrianna Freedman
As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2023
California lawmakers shouldn’t either The Times editorial board calls on California lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 253, which would require large U.S.-based companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their annual greenhouse gas emissions.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
One of those characters was George Bird Grinnell, who—as editor of Forest & Stream magazine from 1876 to 1911—wrote scathing editorials that denounced rampant poaching of the last remaining bison in Yellowstone National Park.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
Our editorial last week called for Mitch McConnell to follow Nancy Pelosi’s lead and step down from leading his caucus in light of his age and visible difficulties speaking in public on a few recent occasions.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 5 Sep. 2023
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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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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