op-ed
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- adjective
- /ˈɑːpˌɛd/
- Literature
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de opinión
- ("Throwaway Youth," The New York Times, OP-ED, Sunday, 7/5/94, Section 4, p. 9)
- op-ed page
- write for op-ed
Examples
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The newspaper published an op-ed that provided a fresh perspective on local educational reforms.
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In today's editorial section, we have several engaging op-ed articles that challenge popular beliefs.
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And in other news, I have a part-time job as an op-ed writer for our city newspaper.
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Here is an op-ed piece that looks at the character flaws of Petraeus and really lets them all hang out.
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For Op-Ed, follow @nytopinion, and to hear from the editorial page editor, Andrew Rosenthal, follow @andyrNYT.
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Op-Ed: In-City Bicycling is Not a Road Race (cc: SDOT)
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Besides the fact that Romney did not entitle his Op-Ed piece, he clearly does suggest that the government assist the automakers in a managed bankruptcy and provide post-bankruptcy financing, and help assure car buyers that their warranties are not at risk.
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She wrote an op-ed expressing her views on climate change and its impact on future generations.
Synonyms
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Used for opinion writing in a newspaper or magazine
Antonyms
- Literature
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An article in a newspaper or magazine that gives the paper's opinion on a topic
How Opinionated
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Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word op-ed comes from the idea 'opposite the editorial page' and is also short for 'opinion editorial'. So an op-ed article means it gives one person's opinion, not the paper's official view.