Meaning & use

think piece

noun·Academic

An article or essay that offers personal analysis or opinion on a topic rather than straightforward news.

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The magazine ran a think piece questioning whether remote work is here to stay.

Her think piece on social media sparked a heated debate online.

A note on using this word

Common in journalism and blogging; distinguished from a news report by its focus on interpretation rather than facts alone.

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opinion pieceessay

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