cover story

noun

: a story accompanying a magazine-cover illustration

Examples of cover story in a Sentence

The magazine recently did a cover story on diabetes.
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In a cover story interview with TIME on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the legendary singer — who was named their Icon of the Year — opens up about his infamous temper. Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Timothée Chalamet, who plays him in A Complete Unknown, opening Dec. 25, didn’t hesitate to give his opinion in a previously unpublished segment of his interviews for our recent cover story on the film. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024 Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek reveals colorectal cancer diagnosis: 'There's reason for optimism' In 2018, Entertainment Weekly reunited the cast and crew of the series for a 20th anniversary cover story, with Williams offering her perspective on why the project resonated with viewers. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Hannah Dailey and former Taylor Swift cover story author Jason Lipshutz to help remember her singular career and peerless artistry. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cover story 

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cover story was in 1948

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“Cover story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20story. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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