as in commenting
to make a statement of one's opinion
she never misses a chance to editorialize on the issues of the day—even the ones she knows nothing about
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Recent Examples of editorializing
What emerges is a documentary free from editorializing — the story is told by Owens, her neighbors, the police investigating the conflicts, and the killer herself.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
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Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary Comes to Me mostly proceeds in a straight line through Roy’s life, but the author can’t resist editorializing or indulging in frequent asides, pausing the action to tell the reader how something will unfold.
—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorializing
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Warsh avoided commenting on that outlook, consistent with his desire to move away from forward guidance.
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Tuesday was Harbaugh’s first time commenting on Herbert’s days off.
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While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
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Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.
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Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.
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The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.
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“Editorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorializing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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