editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

Examples of editor in chief in a Sentence

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By Chantelle Lee October 23, 2024 12:30 AM EDT Three healthcare experts spoke about efforts to improve patient access and the future of the industry at a panel, moderated by TIME editor in chief Sam Jacobs, at the inaugural TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on Tuesday night. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024 Word got back to New York’s editor in chief, David Haskell, who confronted his star reporter. Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024 The discussion was moderated by Samantha Barry, editor in chief of Glamour magazine. Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 In its bombshell story, the Hollywood Reporter addressed Meghan and Harry’s high staff turnover by interviewing some dozen current and former employees, as the publication’s editor in chief Maer Roshan explained. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near editor in chief

editorialize

editor in chief

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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