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editorializing

/ɪˈdɪtəriəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

VERB

1. Expressing personal opinions in factual reporting

Introducing personal opinions, judgments, or subjective interpretations into news reporting or factual accounts where objectivity is expected.

1.1. Injecting opinions into objective reporting

Describes expressing personal views or judgments while reporting news, events, or information that should be presented impartially.

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Antonyms

  • reporting objectively
  • remaining neutral
  • stating facts

Examples

  • The journalist was criticized for editorializing instead of presenting the facts objectively.
  • The news anchor avoided editorializing during the live broadcast.
  • The article was accused of editorializing because it mixed personal judgments with factual reporting.

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1.2. Expressing opinions on controversial subjects

Describes openly stating personal viewpoints, interpretations, or judgments when discussing public issues or contentious topics.

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Examples

  • The columnist kept editorializing about controversial political issues.
  • Rather than simply describing the event, the commentator continued editorializing about its significance.

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NOUN

2. The writing or production of editorial material

The activity of writing or preparing material that expresses an editor's or publication's opinions and viewpoints.

2.1. Writing editorial content

Refers to the composition of opinion-based material, such as editorials or commentary, for newspapers, magazines, or other publications.

Synonyms

  • editorial writing
  • opinion writing
  • commentary writing

Examples

  • Editorializing is an important part of the newspaper's opinion section.
  • The publication distinguishes factual reporting from editorializing.

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