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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Despite the media firestorm, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in a cover story with Variety that the company would be open to working with the actress again. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025 Based in Los Angeles, Canfield will bolster THR’s awards season coverage, write cover stories and celebrity profiles, report from key film festivals and help book talent for the publication’s signature Roundtable series. Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025 In a cover story with PEOPLE earlier this year, Ballerini reflected on her approach to relationships. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 In January of 1995, Kevin Powell, an original Real World cast member turned hip-hop scribe, went to Rikers Island for a Vibe cover story. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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