noun
an article in a newspaper or magazine or journal that represents opinions and ideas and discussion rather than bare facts
• Hypernyms: ↑article
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noun : a news article consisting chiefly of background material, generalized observations, and personal opinion and analysis as distinguished from direct factual news reporting — compare dope story
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Journalism.
an article analyzing and giving the background of a news event, often with the author's opinions and forecast for the future. Also called dope story. Cf. editorial, news story.
[1940-45]
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think piece,
a magazine or newspaper article devoted to an extensive analysis or discussion of current news.
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n. an article in a newspaper, magazine, or journal presenting personal opinions, analysis, or discussion, rather than bare facts
Useful english dictionary. 2012.