Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner relating to journalism or journalists: Pertaining to the methods, practices, or principles of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.
   • From the perspective of journalism: Involving or characteristic of the work or style of a journalist.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The story was handled journalistically, with a focus on verified facts and multiple sources.
  • He argued journalistically that the event required more in-depth investigation.
  • The report was praised for being journalistically sound and ethically produced.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe adherence to professional standards: Often implies acting in accordance with the ethics and norms of journalism, such as objectivity, accuracy, and fairness.
  • The outlet is obligated to cover the election campaign journalistically, without bias.
• Used to contrast with other forms of writing or communication: Highlights the difference between journalistic writing and, for example, opinion, fiction, or academic writing.
  • While the book is based on true events, it is not written journalistically; it uses novelistic techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Journalistic (adjective): Of or relating to journalism or journalists.
  • She has a strong journalistic background.
• Journalism (noun): The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.
• Journalist (noun): A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

Synonyms

• Reportorially: In a manner relating to reporting news.
• In the press: As done or viewed by the news media.

Related Phrases

• Journalistic integrity: Adherence to ethical principles and professional standards in journalism.
• Journalistic ethics: The codes and standards of conduct for journalists.

Adverb

1. by journalists
   • he is being journalistically crucified in his own country