editorial

1 of 2

adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorially adverb

editorial

2 of 2

noun

: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers
also : an expression of opinion that resembles such an article
a television editorial

Examples of editorial in a Sentence

Adjective He got an editorial job at the newspaper. Noun The paper published an editorial strongly criticizing the mayor's actions.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Moore infuses his curation with an editorial flair honed through years of styling and fashion writing. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024 The union representing the publication’s editorial staff welcomed the agreement to resuscitate the outlet. Oliver Darcy, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024 The new licensing deal, which runs for a minimum of 10 years, comes after the title’s previous operator, the Arena Group, cut most of its editorial staff. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024 Affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content. Dua Rashid and Jorge Jimenez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024 Prior to that, Hofmann worked as a brand consultant and fashion editorial account manager, according to her LinkedIn. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Murray: Leadership Next episodes are produced by Fortune’s editorial team. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024 The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 From Quanta Magazine, John Rennie and Thomas Lin provided editorial guidance, with support from Matt Carlstrom, Samuel Velasco, Nona Griffin, Arleen Santana and Madison Goldberg. Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
Minute Media will oversee all digital and print editorial operations across the SI portfolio. Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024 The studies were published in The Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday alongside an editorial by Dr. Relman that was critical of the findings. Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 In the first week of March, Zhejiang Daily, the official paper of the Communist Party in the eastern province of Zhejiang, published an opinion piece and an editorial on WeChat, urging netizens to stop attacking private enterprises and entrepreneurs. Laura He, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024 In 1918, a Watterson editorial calling for the United States to declare war on Germany won The Courier Journal its first Pulitzer Prize. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024 Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more. The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024 All this said, the Post’s editorial makes good points. John Tamny, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The Denver Post editorial board has long advocated for a moderate approach on this issue. The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of editorial was in 1744

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Cite this Entry

“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

editorial

1 of 2 adjective
ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
-ˈtȯr-
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorially adverb

editorial

2 of 2 noun
: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers
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