think piece
noun
: a piece of writing meant to be thought-provoking and speculative that consists chiefly of background material and personal opinion and analysis
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The show even sparked think pieces about a changing America in The New York Times and Newsday - but there was a catch.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
At a time when countless think pieces have been penned about the downfall of original animation, particularly in the light of recent box office flops from major players like Pixar, Applehans says studios should look to broaden their outlook, instead of relying on tired tropes.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 July 2025
In recent weeks, there has been a spate of think pieces about the N.B.A.’s crisis of cool.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
The premiere in April 2017 spawned a thousand think pieces.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
At a time when countless think pieces have been penned about the downfall of original animation, particularly in the light of recent box office flops from major players like Pixar, Applehans says studios should look to broaden their outlook, instead of relying on tired tropes.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 July 2025
In recent weeks, there has been a spate of think pieces about the N.B.A.’s crisis of cool.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
The premiere in April 2017 spawned a thousand think pieces.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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“Think piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20piece. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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