editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

Examples of editor in chief in a Sentence

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In her November 2024 letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson reflects on how to make the holiday meaningful. Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024 Williams didn’t watch or read any materials to get into her character, which is loosely based on American Vogue’s editor in chief Anna Wintour. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Matthew Shen Goodman is the editor in chief of The Baffler. Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for editor in chief 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of editor in chief was in 1810

Dictionary Entries Near editor in chief

editorialize

editor in chief

edit out

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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