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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This is how a social revolution — not merely journalistic niceties — is won, when it’s made to seem normal and polite. Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025 However, Brooks’ journalistic expertise plays a part as well. Karen Campbell, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025 The Communications Act clearly prohibits the Commission from censoring broadcasters and the First Amendment protects journalistic decisions against government intimidation. Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025 That was a very journalistic viewpoint or vantage point or response Stephen A. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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