: 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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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Audiences also recognize this editorial format offers both advantages and disadvantages.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editorial. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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editorial
1 of 2 adjective
ed·i·to·ri·al
ˌed-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 
-ˈtȯr-
1
: of or relating to an editor or editing
an editorial office
2
: being or resembling an editorial
an editorial statement
editorial
2 of 2 noun
: a newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers
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