editorialize

verb

ˌe-də-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce editorialize (audio)
Definition of editorializenext
as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion she never misses a chance to editorialize on the issues of the day—even the ones she knows nothing about

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Recent Examples of editorialize While Wikipedia writing looks mechanical as an outsider, there’s an art to synthesizing information in a way that’s engaging without editorializing. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2026 The deep sadness of Seberg’s performance, which probably feels more resonant now knowing how tragically her life ended, is unblinkingly captured by Preminger’s objective camera and cutting, which rarely editorialize. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026 The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized. — Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025 The New York Times editorialized that Meese’s decision was probably the right one under the Newspaper Preservation Act but that the act itself was problematic and should be repealed. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorialize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorialize
  1. reflect
  2. comment
  3. remark
  4. note
Verb
  • Or just a phase, as audiences and designers reflect the culture swirling around them?
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Poland, the Baltic states, and Nordic countries have moved fastest, reflecting their proximity to Russia.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • Officials were not able to comment on what prompted the man to set himself on fire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of comment
Verb
  • In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
    — Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 27 June 2026
Definition of remark
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of note

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“Editorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorialize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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