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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OpenAI said “TBPN” would keep its editorial independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The acquisition has drawn criticism from across the tech world for the risk of betraying editorial independence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Concerns could arise regarding TBPN’s editorial neutrality and ability to attract interviews, given its staff will report to OpenAI.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
In August 2007 he was named a member of the Journal's editorial board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The long-dead Franklin didn’t take that editorial advice.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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