editorial

1 of 2

adjective

ed·​i·​to·​ri·​al ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce editorial (audio)
Synonyms of editorialnext
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorially
ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce editorial (audio)
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.
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Adjective
Higgins has been pushing for the referendum to pass, having previously told the editorial board that some facilities have leaky roofs, mold, rust, sinkholes and other health and safety hazards. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The Festival’s editorial programme will take place across studios in the Versa complex and the Law Family Hall in Factory International. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
About $305 million would fund a new public safety building, while $145 million would repair existing fire stations and build four new ones to improve emergency response times, the Herald editorial board reported. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The system the editorial actually describes, and that nearly 100 other countries have implemented, is not privatization. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorial

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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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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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
-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce editorial (audio)
adverb

editorial

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

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