human interest
noun
: a quality that attracts attention because it involves the experiences of real people
a story that has human interest
a human-interest story
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The Monday through Thursday shows focus on news and human interest stories, with Fridays devoted to sports.
—Staff Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The Monday through Thursday shows focus on news and human interest stories, with Fridays devoted to sports.
—Staff Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Human interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20interest. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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