journalistic

adjective

jour·​nal·​is·​tic ˌjər-nə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce journalistic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists
journalistic principles
journalistically adverb

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When Barbara Walters started interviewing celebrities on her prime time specials for ABC in the 1970s, pearl-clutching journalistic purists were aghast. Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 Another requirement would require that AI companies allow owners of creative or journalistic content to attach source information. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 She was inspired to deepen her collaboration with NBC News because of our journalistic ambitions and the reach and scale of our platforms that deliver high quality, trusted journalism to millions every day. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 Your journalistic conscience will be full. Bob Herman, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journalistic

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of journalistic was in 1791

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“Journalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalistic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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