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 That same month, Debbie Deitering was photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth for the March 1994 issue of US Vogue wearing Galliano for an editorial named The Piano Lesson. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Alongside the citywide gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, a gathering place for live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and editorial programming featuring many of the leading voices shaping today’s art world. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026 Adapted from an editorial published in the Aug 3, 2026, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 Troy Newman, president of Operation Rescue, said in an editorial written by a staffer on the antiabortion group’s website. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for editorial
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  1. article
  2. commentary
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  • This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last year, Grande has faced a wave of online commentary surrounding her health and body.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentary

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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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