listicle

[ lis-ti-kuhl ]

/ ˈlɪs tɪ kəl /

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a published article structured in the form of a list, typically having some additional content relating to each item: “The Best Cities for Singles” and other featured listicles.

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Origin of listicle

2000–05; blend of list¹ and article

Words nearby listicle

listeriosis, Listerism, Listerize, Lister's method, l'istesso tempo, listicle, listing, Listing's law, listless, Liston, list price

Example sentences from the Web for listicle

You can start jotting down all the topics that you would want to cover in a listicle format.
Advanced guide to creating an editorial calendar that boosts conversions|Catherrine Garcia|January 14, 2021|Search Engine Watch
The content here would need to be more engaging and creative than your usual listicles and guides.
Six ways to steer marketing in the post-pandemic world|Evelyn Johnson|January 6, 2021|Search Engine Watch
Before you know it, a listicle features this tactic and more people start viewing it as a best practice.
Four ways to test your marketing ideas instead of trusting blogs|Sarah Fruy|November 4, 2020|Search Engine Watch
The internet is filled with listicles that guide brands in crafting viral content.
Creating viral content: Is it possible to harness viral trends?|Evelyn Johnson|September 22, 2020|Search Engine Watch

The holy listicle serves as further proof that the 2013 papal conclave elected Oprah as the new pope.
Call Him ‘Poprah’: Pope Francis’s 10 Commandments for a Happy Life|Asawin Suebsaeng|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was the listicle with 13,000 Facebook likes “explaining” why “Dana Brody is the worst.”
‘Homeland’ Star Morgan Saylor: TV’s Most Hated Character Talks Back|Andrew Romano|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

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