as in article
a short piece of writing expressing the author's opinion on a topic
The editorial about business regulations drew many responses from those on both sides of the issue.
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Steven Greenhut is Western region director for the R Street Institute and a member of the Southern California News Group editorial board.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Voter Guide reminder Besides our webinars, our comprehensive voter guides include candidate information, voter-registration information, maps and, in many races, candidate endorsements made by our McClatchy California editorial board.
—Chris Fusco
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Her thoughtful, analytical responses to questions from a U-T editorial writer stood out among the judicial candidates who were interviewed.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Specify in scopes of work and editorial guidelines that detector scores are advisory, not pass/fail metrics.
—Uri Samet, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Voter Guide reminder Besides our webinars, our comprehensive voter guides include candidate information, voter-registration information, maps and, in many races, candidate endorsements made by our McClatchy California editorial board.
—Chris Fusco
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Her thoughtful, analytical responses to questions from a U-T editorial writer stood out among the judicial candidates who were interviewed.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Specify in scopes of work and editorial guidelines that detector scores are advisory, not pass/fail metrics.
—Uri Samet, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorial
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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In this collection of articles, prepare to immerse yourself in the profound tapestry of Indigenous culture, witness the spellbinding performances that grace Edmonton's Fringe Festival, and maybe even stumble upon a fossil or two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Issues have featured commentary from the likes of Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, former Republican Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and prominent conservative voices from across Latin America.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Federal law protects certain uses of a celebrity’s image and likeness in cases involving parody, criticism, commentary and news reporting.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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