journalistic

[jur-nl-is-tik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of journalists or journalism.

Other Word Forms

• journalistically adverb
• nonjournalistic adjective
• nonjournalistically adverb
• prejournalistic adjective
• unjournalistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of journalistic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; journalist + -ic

Example Sentences

In any case, Ms. Weiss has certainly found her time becoming too valuable to engage in actual journalistic work.

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CBS News is a traditional mass appeal network TV operation with a proud legacy of journalistic excellence and the home of popular franchises “60 Minutes” and “CBS Sunday Morning.”

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Renowned as a queen of literary horror — her stories brim with ghosts, werewolves, zombie infants — here she reveals a realist side, journalistic yet intimate.

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The company has also said CBS's political show, 'Face the Nation' will only air live or unedited interviews, a break with long established journalistic practice.

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While the Journal has updated its story to reflect the corrected details, the initial misreporting has sparked broader conversation about journalistic standards and the potential consequences of amplifying unverified information.

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