think piece

American  

[thingk pees] / ˈθɪŋk ˌpis /

Or thinkpiece

noun

1. Also called dope story.  Journalism. an article, as in a magazine or journal, analyzing and giving the background of a news event or public issue, usually with the author's opinions.

   Our assessments in this think piece are inherently subjective.

2. an artistic work, film, etc., that stimulates thought and discussion.

   a cinematic think piece on the meaning of “heroism.”

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think piece Idioms  

1. An article that presents news analysis, background material, and the author's opinions, as in Her goal was to write think pieces but the editor kept assigning crime stories. [c. 1940]

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Etymology

Origin of think piece

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Back then, debate over Geriatric Millennials sparked self-deprecating jokes, think pieces and quizzes dictating if you're meant to pile on the ribbing or be subjected to it.

From BBC

She was often asked if she got tired of the notoriety “Annie Hall” brought her, including the magazine covers, think pieces and fashion homages.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of the think pieces following Fulcher’s exit have missed the forest for the trees.

From Salon

And think pieces on why pouring milk first is the only acceptable way to enjoy cereal have been written en masse.

From Salon

“Fascist isn't quite the right category for the Empire,” opined a commenter on a 2022 think piece posted on the Online Library of Liberty.

From Salon