EDITOR Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

editor

noun

Definition of editor

as in columnist

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as in writer

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Recent Examples of editor Requests that break the policy will be flagged in the listing editor, and hosts can appeal. — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 For Daughtry, who was dispatched to work the crash by his editor that day, the assignment was one of the most disturbing of his career. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 The film’s crew includes cinematographer Arjun Sundaram, composer Mohan Kannan, editor Bakul Matiyani and sound designer Sanjay Chaturvedi. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Leibovitz will be joined by Deb Aaronson, her longtime editor at Phaidon, for a discussion spanning her extraordinary career, creative process and enduring approach to image-making as a pioneer in the field. — David Moin, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editor

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Noun

Willman was nominated for music critic, online columnist of the year and print columnist of the year, among other nods.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, as first reported by Star columnist Sam McDowell.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of columnist

Noun

The award, which besides the ceremony includes a cash prize of $25,000, was conceived a decade ago by the bestselling mystery thriller novelist and longtime Twain House booster David Baldacci.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Jane Arraf sends greetings from the former home of English mystery novelist Agatha Christie, located on the banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of novelist

Noun

The gerrymandered legislative districts will no doubt help Republicans keep their supermajority, but there is much good Jolly can bring — if nothing more than his veto pen.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
These include tons of fun stationery items like cards, journals, pens and other paper goods.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pen

Noun

The study's authors also work for Microsoft, making independent testing especially important before hospitals consider relying on the technology for patient care.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Much like on Baby Keem’s Ca$ino, another recent rap epic undone by its author’s inability to overcome lingering trauma, BigX can’t always navigate around his unnamed haters.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

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