think piece
noun
: a piece of writing meant to be thought-provoking and speculative that consists chiefly of background material and personal opinion and analysis
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First, Saoirse Ronan spawned a dozen think pieces after her comment about self-defense on The Graham Norton Show went viral.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
At this point, the discourse on X over whether Yang is a cruel misogynist is ongoing, inspiring a small wave of think pieces dissecting the sketch.
—Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
What distinguishes this type of think piece from other reporting on the election process is tone and emphasis, rather than information.
—Justin Levitt, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Plus, she’s really enjoyed watching her fans writing think pieces about the cover and the marketing of the project.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
At this point, the discourse on X over whether Yang is a cruel misogynist is ongoing, inspiring a small wave of think pieces dissecting the sketch.
—Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
What distinguishes this type of think piece from other reporting on the election process is tone and emphasis, rather than information.
—Justin Levitt, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Plus, she’s really enjoyed watching her fans writing think pieces about the cover and the marketing of the project.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Think piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20piece. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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