journalistic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- journalistically adverb
- nonjournalistic adjective
- nonjournalistically adverb
- prejournalistic adjective
- unjournalistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of journalistic
First recorded in 1825–35; journalist + -ic
Explanation
Journalistic things have to do with writing or reporting about the news. Most journalistic stories are found in newspapers or magazines, or on news-related websites. Years ago, a journalistic job would probably be writing for a daily newspaper, or possibly reading the news over the radio. Today a journalistic career could include writing articles for various online news sites or taking photographs of current events for a magazine, or even recording an interview for a podcast. Most journalistic work is done by journalists, meaning "writers or broadcasters of the news."
Vocabulary lists containing journalistic
Example Sentences
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"We will continue to make every possible effort to ensure the safety of our employees and staff, while fulfilling our journalistic mission of contributing to the realisation of peace," NHK said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
She began her journalistic career at Reuters, and before that worked in urban planning and city management in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
When Barbara Walters started interviewing celebrities on her prime time specials for ABC in the 1970s, pearl-clutching journalistic purists were aghast.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
To be clear, I never mention my journalistic credentials when I contact a business — this is simply me, Joe Consumer, speaking out and trying to right a wrong.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Where’s my professionalism, anyway, the journalistic detachment that was supposed to guide and sustain me every inch of the way?
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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