journalistic

American  

[jur-nl-is-tik] / ˌdʒɜr nlˈɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of journalists or journalism.

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Other Word Forms

• journalistically adverb
• nonjournalistic adjective
• nonjournalistically adverb
• prejournalistic adjective
• unjournalistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of journalistic

First recorded in 1825–35; journalist + -ic

Example Sentences

“The Magnitsky investigation, which has been at the heart of major journalistic exposés over the past decade, exposed the machinery of Russian money laundering,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

With our increasing reliance on video, as opposed to journalistic reports, of events, the ability to doctor or create scenes that didn’t happen is perilous for obvious reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

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

They figured once she got wrapped up in the pageant work, she’d forget all about the bass and the band and her journalistic aspirations.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray