editor in chief

noun phrase

: an editor who heads an editorial staff

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Global editorial director and U.S. editor in chief Amy Astley reveals what’s in store for the April issue By Amy Astley March 18, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025 The following announcement is sent on behalf of Assistant Managing Editor for Entertainment and Arts Craig Nakano: Matt Brennan has been named editor in chief of The Envelope, the Los Angeles Times’ signature magazine covering the Oscars, the Emmys and Hollywood’s other top awards. Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025 Cook, a former Sports Illustrated senior editor and editor in chief of Golf Magazine, in The Tiger Slam offers an inside look at the early streak of victories that left Woods far ahead of his rivals on the pro golf tour. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025 Laura Brown, founder of LB Media and the former editor in chief of InStyle, was brought in as chair of (RED) Creative Council last year. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 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

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“Editor in chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editor%20in%20chief. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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