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 was first published in September of 2022. Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026 Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026 This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026 Willa Connolly, a student at Tappan Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, contributed to this article. Perry Samson, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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essay
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  • The Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of affirmative action in admissions said colleges could still consider how race has shaped students' lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Some of the essays are benign and well-documented; tales of her own neuroses, and her obsessions with the health of her father, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Article.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/article. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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