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Editorial

Verb / ˌedʌˈtɔ:ri:ʌl / Another word for editorial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An editorial is an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of the editor or the publisher.

Synonyms & similar words

newspapercolumn column op-ed column commentary analysis critique review essay piece feature write-up treatment exposé leader

Synonyms by register

Formal

opinionated commentary leading article opinion piece

Informal

op-ed take viewpoint stance

Literary

discourse manifesto

Antonyms

objective impartial unbiased neutral unprejudiced dispassionate

Common collocations

  • editorial board
  • editorial comment
  • editorial policy
  • editorial decision
  • editorial content
  • editorial independence
  • editorial line
  • editorial cartoon

Word family

noun editorial
adjective editorial

Usage note

As a noun, 'editorial' refers to an opinion piece, often in a newspaper. As an adjective, it relates to editors or editing.

Example sentences

  1. The editorial board decided to endorse the candidate for mayor.
  2. She wrote an editorial about the importance of recycling.
  3. I always read the editorial page of the newspaper.
  4. The editorial criticized the company's decision to lay off workers.
  5. The editorial column is my favorite part of the magazine.

Quotes

  • I have never made an editorial request in my life. - Rupert Murdoch
  • An editorial in 'The Times' is an authoritative statement, but only while it is being read. - Arthur Koestler
  • An editorial should be like a lady's skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to be interesting. - Arthur Baer

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