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
The editorial correctly notes that municipalities will still be able to move encampments under HB1429.
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Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Steven Greenhut is Western region director for the R Street Institute and a member of the Southern California News Group editorial board.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Columnists can help satisfy these goals and perhaps provide incidental benefits such as provision of ideas for editorials.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Steven Greenhut is Western region director for the R Street Institute and a member of the Southern California News Group editorial board.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Columnists can help satisfy these goals and perhaps provide incidental benefits such as provision of ideas for editorials.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for editorial
Noun
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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But there is one major factor left out of that piece and in many articles that have been written recently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was published in the Chicago Tribune.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Editorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editorial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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