journalistic

adjective

jour·​nal·​is·​tic ˌjər-nə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce journalistic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists
journalistic principles
journalistically adverb

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The New York Times defended its reporting, stating it was based on thousands of original documents and adhered to journalistic standards, with no factual errors identified by Baldoni or his team. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Advertisement In his first extended interview about the furor, Soon-Shiong depicted himself as an unflinching protector of journalistic balance, one who is betting that a moderate, nonideological viewpoint is the best path forward. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024 Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth. Amber Roessner / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024 Whole academic and journalistic careers have been built on interpreting (if not entirely deciphering) songs by boomer idols like Bob Dylan and the Beatles. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for journalistic 

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of journalistic was in 1791

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“Journalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalistic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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