editorial

noun

Definition of editorialnext
as in article
a short piece of writing expressing the author's opinion on a topic The editorial about business regulations drew many responses from those on both sides of the issue.

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Recent Examples of editorial West has alleged in her editorial and in court documents that Rumi’s parents have refused to commit to provide him with lifesaving care, a claim the couple has denied. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 Earlier in August, Spotify announced that the service would soon start labeling AI artists on the platform, and the company said those artists would not be included in editorial or algorithmic recommendations. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 The editorial notes that such a group should be made up of lawmakers from both parties, as well as include victims. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 In an editorial published today explaining their role in the investigation, The Guardian positioned the professor’s death as an alarming bellwether. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorial
  1. article
  2. commentary
Noun
  • Much of the content generated promoted an organization called the International Burke Institute (IBI), the website of which features articles copied from real academic writing, sometimes with false attribution.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This article originally ran on November 25, 2019, and is being republished in light of the news of Dolly Parton’s death.
    — Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentary

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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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