article

noun

ˈär-ti-kəl How to pronounce article (audio)
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 Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 16 July 2026 Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Cal Chengqi Fang does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 Every source used for caffeine content in this article gives a different range. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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  • That first essay drew upon years of listening to founder pitches and working with founders as a venture investor and board member.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The most entertaining of these is undoubtedly Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, who died in 1673, at the age of fifty, leaving more than twenty volumes of poems, plays, and essays.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Article.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/article. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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