Synonyms for

Editors

Verb / ˈedɪtɜ:z / Another word for editors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Editors are people who are responsible for selecting, revising, and preparing written, visual, or audio material for publication or broadcast.

Synonyms & similar words

editorprogram editor editorinchief publishers managers supervisors overseers administrators directors curators moderators inspectors reviewers correctors proofreaders redactors revisers amenders emendators updaters improvers enhancers refiners

Synonyms by register

Formal

redactors compilers curators supervisors

Informal

chiefs bosses heads the people in charge

Literary

overseers shepherds guardians

Antonyms

creators authors writers originators producers composers

Common collocations

  • managing editors
  • chief editors
  • editorial board
  • copy editors
  • editors in chief
  • guest editors
  • editors' notes
  • editors' picks

Word family

noun editor
verb edit
adjective editorial
adverb editorially

Usage note

The word 'editors' refers to people who prepare written material for publication. It is the plural form of 'editor'.

Example sentences

  1. The editors of the book made sure there were no spelling mistakes.
  2. The editors of the website decided to change the layout to make it more user-friendly.
  3. The editors of the movie had to cut out some scenes to make it shorter.
  4. The editors of the magazine chose the best articles for the next issue.
  5. The editors of the journal reviewed the research papers before they were published.

Quotes

  • "My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company." - Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey
  • "I can't imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once." - C.S. Lewis
  • "The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - 'tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." - Mark Twain

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