journalistic

adjective

jour·​nal·​is·​tic ˌjər-nə-ˈli-stik 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists

journalistic principles

journalistically

ˌjər-nə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of journalistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication have announced a new fellowship program that will unlock new learning opportunities for UGA students and add the AJC’s journalistic expertise into the curriculum. — Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026

So far, authorities have not reported any arrests or a possible motive for the attack, though the prosecutor’s office indicated that one line of investigation links the killing to his journalistic work. — ABC News, 11 June 2026

The foundation of 60 Minutes is its journalistic independence. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026

Intriguingly, some mainstream news organizations have started to line up creators in new business deals, hoping these digital experts represent a way of enlisting journalistic acumen without having to bring a full-time staffer aboard. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for journalistic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• atomistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic