: 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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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
This endorsement may surprise some, given the editorial board’s past comments about incumbent Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, who is also an attorney.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Makary in particular, along with his controversial former vaccine chief Prasad, has been a target of a flurry of critical editorials from the Wall Street Journal.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
This endorsement may surprise some, given the editorial board’s past comments about incumbent Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, who is also an attorney.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
Unsigned editorials reflect the consensus of our editorial board, with the aim of offering arguments that are empirically sound and intellectually consistent.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Makary in particular, along with his controversial former vaccine chief Prasad, has been a target of a flurry of critical editorials from the Wall Street Journal.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 15 May. 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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