editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

Examples of editor in chief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the Journal, Lewis elevated veteran editor Matt Murray to become editor in chief. David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 June 2024 This group follows last year’s co-chairs, which included Penelope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and, of course, Vogue’s editor in chief, Anna Wintour. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024 Laura Helmuth is editor in chief of Scientific American. Laura Helmuth, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024 Image At the time, Mr. Lewis was The Telegraph’s editor in chief. Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for editor in chief 

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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

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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