article

noun

ˈär-ti-kəl How to pronounce article (audio)
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 Every source used for caffeine content in this article gives a different range. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. — Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026 OpenAI’s Sam Altman also called for a similar body in an article published by the Financial Times earlier this month. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Lasser joked in a 1976 article in The Times that her role as Mary Hartman might merit identification beyond being Woody Allen’s ex-wife. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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  • His essays have appeared in Poetry London, Lit Hub, and elsewhere.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026
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