editorials

noun

Definition of editorialsnext
plural of editorial
as in articles
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 editorials Steve Nash, Centennial Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025 Beth Heinrich, Colorado Springs Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025 The Washington Post, apparently on the decision of its owner, Jeff Bezos, is now constrained to editorials of market-friendly positions. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025

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