article

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ˈär-ti-kəl How to pronounce article (audio)
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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 appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 An earlier version of this article stated that Jimmy Carter designated Ossabaw Island as a Heritage Preserve in Georgia. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Featured in this article For the summer explorer, Burberry’s pre-fall collection is a place to build a luxuriously adventurous wardrobe. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 More to Explore As late as 1972, a Wall Street Journal article identified yogurt consumption with foreign countries including Russia, Turkey, and India. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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  • The latest in Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s series of cinematic essays is a rich and thought- provoking journey through aging, legacy and the intersection between artistic and personal relationships.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The latest in Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s series of cinematic essays is a rich and thought-provoking journey through aging, legacy and the intersection between artistic and personal relationships.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Article.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/article. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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