editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

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Berry will work closely alongside Martina Mondadori, editor in chief and founder of Cabana Magazine, on brand development, editorial strategy and partnerships for Cabana’s distinct voice in the travel, interiors and decorative arts space. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025 She was promoted to lead the newsroom on a day-to-day basis, and was subsequently elevated to senior vice president of news and editor in chief over the entire division. David Folkenflik, NPR, 22 July 2025 On March 24, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed that Waltz, then the national security adviser, added him into a Signal group chat that went on to discuss an imminent attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 July 2025 As she gets drawn into the industry as editor in chief Miranda Priestly's (Streep) assistant, Andy has to figure out what really matters to her and if the job is worth sacrificing it all. Michael Nied, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for editor in chief

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of editor in chief was in 1810

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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