reportage
Americannoun
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the act or process of reporting news or other events of general interest
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a journalist's style of reporting
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a technique of documentary film or photo journalism that tells a story entirely through pictures
Etymology
Origin of reportage
From French, dating back to 1605–15; see origin at report, -age
Vocabulary lists containing reportage
Example Sentences
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Her new book, “Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes Through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland,” which slips recipes into keenly observed travelogue, goes farther afield, through kitchens and cafes from Kazakhstan to Tajikistan.
From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2021
He was the first director of Reportage by Getty Images and he founded the Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography.
From Time • Dec. 31, 2015
Represented by Getty Images Reportage, Mr. Berehulak has worked in more than 50 countries and won three World Press Photo awards, as well as the John Faber Award from the Overseas Press Club.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2015
Reportage, long-form reporting – call it what you will – has left the novel looking superfluous.
From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2010
Reportage on the emails focused on the familiarity in the correspondence: “General Keith…so great to see you…!” Schmidt wrote.
From Newsweek
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