Definition of articlenext
as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view read an article extolling the benefits of vegetarianism

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Recent Examples of article This article is being continuously updated. Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 As of early Monday, the governor’s office had not yet transmitted its proposal to lawmakers, despite the Fox News article. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 Send an article tied to something mentioned weeks ago. Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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essay
Noun
  • Sarah Mullens’s essays have appeared in Oxford American, The Missouri Review, and other magazines.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Mostly, though, Reiner’s essay is about grief.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026

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