editorial

Definition of editorialnext
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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Recent Examples of editorial The editorial claimed that the COVID-19 virus was from animals, as Fauci claimed, not from a lab in China. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Erika Gessin is the founder and creative director of The Fête Edit, a modern editorial entertaining brand that creates complete dinner party guides. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing South Korean names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 The executives wrote that Kristen Powers, who joined talent development in the spring, will report to Fine and Catherine Kim, executive vice president of editorial for the network. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorial
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Noun
  • Much of the content generated promoted an organization called the International Burke Institute (IBI), the website of which features articles copied from real academic writing, sometimes with false attribution.
    Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This article originally ran on November 25, 2019, and is being republished in light of the news of Dolly Parton’s death.
    Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Rampage Jackson, who is on commentary for the event, pointed out that Wheels will likely need surgery.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Thus, Saturday’s broadcast went without traditional play-by-play commentary.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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