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
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, 20 Mar. 2026
The Sentinel sometimes publishes editorials that agree with our own positions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
During Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour joined Oscar winner Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best hair and makeup.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The Sentinel sometimes publishes editorials that agree with our own positions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
During Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour joined Oscar winner Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best hair and makeup.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorial
Noun
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Information for this article was contributed by Yuri Kageyama, Matt Ott and Chan Ho-him of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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It has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome, and has been seen as an impending apocalyptic prophecy by generations ever since.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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