editorial
Americannoun
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an article in a newspaper or other periodical or on a website presenting the opinion of the publisher, writer, or editor.
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a statement broadcast on radio or television that presents the opinion of the owner, manager, or the like, of the program, station, or channel.
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something regarded as resembling such an article or statement, as a lengthy, dogmatic utterance.
adjective
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of or relating to the commissioning or compiling of content for publication, or to a person who does such work.
editorial policies;
editorial skills.
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of, relating to, or involved in the preparation of an editorial or editorials.
editorial page;
editorial writer.
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of or relating to the literary and artistic activities or contents of a publication, broadcasting organization, or the like, as distinguished from its business activities, advertisements, etc..
an editorial employee; an editorial decision, not an advertising one.
adjective
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of or relating to editing or editors
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of, relating to, or expressed in an editorial
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of or relating to the content of a publication rather than its commercial aspects
noun
Other Word Forms
- editorialist noun
- editorially adverb
- noneditorial adjective
- noneditorially adverb
- preeditorial adjective
- preeditorially adverb
- pseudoeditorial adjective
- pseudoeditorially adverb
Etymology
Origin of editorial
Example Sentences
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When the Los Angeles Tribune editorial staff selected “Girl You Know It’s True” as its movie of the year, Morvan met Parisa Rose, his co-writer and executive producer for the recording of the memoir.
From Los Angeles Times
"While some within the state may think that punishing outlets that refuse to toe the line may snuff out critical voices, in the modern age this is next to impossible," the editorial board said.
From BBC
A US researcher echoed these concerns in a linked editorial, writing that "The study findings cast doubt on the notion that GLP-1 receptor agonists are a perfect cure for obesity."
From Science Daily
He announced his departure in November after the publication of an internal memo about the controversial Panorama edit and other editorial concerns.
From BBC
The segment ran a month later with only minor additions to the reporting which executives inside the news division say was not worth the public drama created by Weiss’ editorial decision.
From Los Angeles Times
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