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.
Recent Examples on the Web Tripp’s book was mentioned in a TIME cover story on new research about Lincoln for July 4, 2005. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024 Linkin Park came roaring back on Thursday night (Sept. 5), with Billboard’s exclusive digital cover story diving into the mega-selling rock band’s surprise return. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024 But, barring the outbreak of a major crisis, there is no guarantee of a cover story or prime time news report. Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 In the cover story, Keaton — who also appears in the drama Goodrich, out in October — reflects on his rise from humble beginnings to movie star. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cover story 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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