think piece
Americannoun
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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.
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an artistic work, film, etc., that stimulates thought and discussion.
a cinematic think piece on the meaning of “heroism.”
Etymology
Origin of think piece
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Knox penned a think piece for the Atlantic in 2021, after “Stillwater” hit theaters, calling out McCarthy and Damon for making a film without her consent or knowledge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
At its center, “WASPS” is a think piece, a colossal essay that assumes a measure of sophistication about the topic on the part of the reader.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021
It's a think piece, and as much cathartic to watch as it is troubling.
From Salon ● May 5, 2021
Were you ready to download on Day One, or did you come to it after the 9,000th think piece about how everyone was playing Animal Crossing?
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2021
Some weeks later, The Times ran a Sunday think piece with the headline “This ‘Spook’ Has No Respect for Human Life.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
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