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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 — think pieces also think piece N COUNT A think piece is an article in a newspaper or magazine that discusses a particular subject in a serious and thoughtful way. ...a think piece by a pundit in the New York Times … English dictionary
think piece — think′ piece n. jou a journalistic article analyzing a news event, often giving the writer s opinions about its significance • Etymology: 1940–45 … From formal English to slang
think piece — ☆ think piece n. Slang an article, column, etc., as in a newspaper or magazine, presenting news analysis, background material, personal opinion, etc., as distinguished from a straight news account … English World dictionary
think piece — {n.}, {slang} 1. The human brain. * /Lou s got one powerful think piece, man./ 2. Any provocative essay or article that, by stating a strong opinion, arouses the reader to think about it and react to it by agreeing or disagreeing. * /That article … Dictionary of American idioms
think piece — {n.}, {slang} 1. The human brain. * /Lou s got one powerful think piece, man./ 2. Any provocative essay or article that, by stating a strong opinion, arouses the reader to think about it and react to it by agreeing or disagreeing. * /That article … Dictionary of American idioms
think\ piece — noun slang 1. the human brain. Lou s got one powerful think piece, man. 2. Any provocative essay or article that, by stating a strong opinion, arouses the reader to think about it and react to it by agreeing or disagreeing. That article by… … Словарь американских идиом
think-piece — n. a thoughtful piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine. □ Mr. Wilson’s think piece about the need for more concern for the middle class was not ell received. □ This is plain propaganda disguised as a think piece … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
think-piece — see think piece … English dictionary
think piece — noun an article in a newspaper or magazine or journal that represents opinions and ideas and discussion rather than bare facts • Hypernyms: ↑article * * * noun : a news article consisting chiefly of background material, generalized observations,… … Useful english dictionary
think piece — noun An in depth article that discusses a topic thoroughly and elaborates the writers point of view, to inspire deep thought related to the articles subject. Think pieces are usually published in magazines, newspapers or web sites … Wiktionary
think piece — noun Date: 1941 a piece of writing meant to be thought provoking and speculative that consists chiefly of background material and personal opinion and analysis … New Collegiate Dictionary
