editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

Examples of editor in chief in a Sentence

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The new package marks just another way to make Politico journalism available to audiences in different ways, says Jonathan Greenberger, who was named global editor in chief of Politico in March. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 The editor in chief of one of the country’s most influential magazines has spent the last dozen years quietly building a second life as a sculptor. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026 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 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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