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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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
What is the first magazine editorial that will give people a taste?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
The editorial accompanies a study that analyzed data from all of Connecticut’s census block groups, looking at the median travel time to the nearest opioid treatment program by car and public transit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
The editorial fails to mention the availability and widespread use of high-octane spirits at the United Center during shows.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
What is the first magazine editorial that will give people a taste?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
The editorial accompanies a study that analyzed data from all of Connecticut’s census block groups, looking at the median travel time to the nearest opioid treatment program by car and public transit.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
The editorial fails to mention the availability and widespread use of high-octane spirits at the United Center during shows.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorial
Noun
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Recent articles in the news report Canada, Mexico, Central and South America arranging trading with countries who don't treat them as stepchildren.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors previously said Apple Daily had published up to 161 seditious articles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sportscasters Steve Levy and Taylor Rooks will be on hand for play-by-play and commentary.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Dig deep and sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free Survivor Weekly newsletter to have all the latest news, interviews, and commentary sent right to your inbox.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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