think piece

or think·piece

[ thingk pees ]

noun

1. Journalism. Also called dope story. an article, as in a magazine or journal, analyzing and giving the background of a news event or public issue, usually with the author's opinions: Compare editorial, news story.

   Our assessments in this think piece are inherently subjective.

2. an artistic work, film, etc., that stimulates thought and discussion:

   a cinematic think piece on the meaning of “heroism.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of think piece¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Idioms and Phrases

An article that presents news analysis, background material, and the author's opinions, as in Her goal was to write think pieces but the editor kept assigning crime stories . [c. 1940]

Example Sentences

Expect plenty of hot takes, including a barrage of think pieces, seeing as, in this telling, the Wizard is an authoritarian leader using scapegoating to prey on — and stoke — people’s fears.

From Los Angeles Times

The system is very clearly designed so that if I have a moment of universal acclaim, then a think piece on the other side comes out.

From Los Angeles Times

Like every other book, film, TV show or think piece that attempts to say something about motherhood, “Nightbitch” will be polarizing.

From Los Angeles Times

He penned think pieces and reportedly harbored presidential aspirations with close advisors.

From Los Angeles Times

The producer’s remarks swept quickly across the internet, launching another round of think pieces about the 26-year-old star and her looks.

From Los Angeles Times