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Media and Communication - Newspaper and Magazine

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feature
feature
[noun]

a lengthy article in a newspaper or magazine, often written by a specialist about a certain topic

Ex: The feature explored the impact of technology on education. 
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column
column
[noun]

a section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject

Ex: The sports column provides updates and commentary on local teams. 
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advice column

a section or part in a newspaper in which people are given advice regarding their personal problems

Ex: I always enjoy reading the advice column in my favorite magazine for tips on managing stress. 
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gossip column

a segment in a newspaper assigned to stories about the lives of the celebrities

Ex: She picked up the latest issue of the newspaper to read the gossip column. 
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personal column

a segment in a newspaper or magazine devoted to personal messages or advertisements

Ex: The personal column of the newspaper is filled with birthday messages and congratulations. 
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dispatch
dispatch
[noun]

a newspaper report, usually sent from another town or a foreign country, often on a military-related matter

Ex: The war correspondent filed a detailed dispatch from the front lines. 
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editorial
editorial
[noun]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: The editorial argued for more investment in public transportation. 
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horoscope
horoscope
[noun]

a forecast of an individual's future based on their zodiac sign or date of birth, especially as published in a newspaper or magazine

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preview
preview
[noun]

an article or feature in a newspaper or magazine that provides information about a movie or TV show before it is broadcast or released

Ex: The magazine published a preview of the upcoming film. 
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review
review
[noun]

a type of periodical publication that features critical essays or evaluations of contemporary literature, art, or current events

Ex: The literary review published an analysis of modern poetry. 
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sidebar
sidebar
[noun]

a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information

Ex: The sidebar accompanying the main article provided additional context and background information on the topic. 
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silly season

a time, usually in summer, when newspapers are filled with insignificant stories because there are not that many important news

Ex: During the silly season, the news was filled with stories about unusual animal sightings and quirky events. 
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press
press
[noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: He gave an interview to the press about his new book. 
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stop press

the most recent and important news that is added to a newspaper at the last moment before printing or after the start of the printing process, especially as a heading

Ex: The breaking news was so significant that the editor ordered a stop press to update the front page of the newspaper. 
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broadsheet

a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious

Ex: The broadsheet featured a detailed analysis of the economic implications of the new policy. 
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cartoon
cartoon
[noun]

a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: Each issue features a cartoon that comments on current events. 
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center spread

the middle pages of a magazine or newspaper that face each other

Ex: The magazine’s center spread featured a stunning photo of the city’s skyline at sunset. 
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circulation

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: The magazine has a circulation of 200,000. 
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clipping
clipping
[noun]

a story or article cut from a newspaper or magazine to be kept

Ex: My grandmother keeps a box of cherished clippings that she has collected over the years, filled with articles of historical significance. 
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column inch

a unit of measurement used in print media to determine the amount of space occupied by an article, advertisement, or other content within a column of a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The article took up two column inches on the front page. 
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daily
daily
[noun]

a type of newspaper that is published everyday except Sunday

Ex: He reads the local daily every morning with his coffee. 
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weekly
weekly
[noun]

a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is released once a week

Ex: He enjoys reading the local weekly to stay informed about community events. 
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biweekly
biweekly
[noun]

something that occurs or is published every two weeks, typically referring to a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued or updated once every two weeks

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edition
edition
[noun]

the total number of copies of a newspaper, book, etc. that is published at one time

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evening paper

a type of newspaper that is published after midday

Ex: I like reading the evening paper to catch up on the day's events after work. 
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front page

the first and main page of a newspaper in which important news pieces are printed

Ex: The shocking news made it to the front page of the newspaper. 
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gazette
gazette
[noun]

an official journal or newspaper that contains serious information about decision making and policies, published by an organization

Ex: The local gazette publishes articles on community events, local news, and editorials. 
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headline
headline
[noun]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

Ex: The headline of today's newspaper reads, "Major Earthquake Strikes the City." 
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masthead
masthead
[noun]

the title of a magazine or newspaper at the top of the first page

Ex: The masthead of the newspaper displayed the publication's name in bold letters at the top of the front page. 
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obituary
obituary
[noun]

an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life

Ex: The newspaper published an obituary honoring the life and legacy of the community leader who passed away. 
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offprint
offprint
[noun]

an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper

Ex: The author received offprints of the article from the publisher to distribute to colleagues and peers. 
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op-ed
op-ed
[noun]

a section in the newspaper that contains personal opinions about the news and feature articles, opposite the editorial page

Ex: The newspaper's op-ed section features contributions from a diverse range of voices, offering readers varying perspectives on current events. 
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organ
organ
[noun]

a newspaper, periodical, or magazine published by a particular group or organization to promote their views

Ex: The party's official organ serves as a platform for disseminating its political agenda and promoting party policies. 
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copy
copy
[noun]

the written content or text that is prepared for publication, such as articles, headlines, advertisements, or any textual material that appears in newspapers, magazines, brochures, or other printed materials

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pull-out
pull-out
[noun]

a part of a magazine, newspaper, etc. that can be taken out easily and kept separately

Ex: She always saves the recipe pull-out from the magazine to try new dishes at home. 
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scandal sheet

a newspaper or magazine that mostly contains stories about the bad behavior and private lives of the celebrities

Ex: Many people avoid reading scandal sheets because they focus too much on rumors. 
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supplement

a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper

Ex: The Sunday edition of the newspaper includes a lifestyle supplement featuring articles on fashion, food, and travel. 
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tabloid
tabloid
[noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: The tabloid sensationalized the celebrity scandal with exaggerated headlines and paparazzi photos. 
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publication

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

Ex: The library has a collection of rare publications from the 19th century. 
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classified magazine

a publication focused on classified advertisements, enabling individuals and businesses to promote products, services, or job opportunities in categorized sections

Ex: I found a job opening in the classified magazine that looked perfect for me. 
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local newspaper

a print publication that delivers news and information specific to a particular community or region, serving as a primary source of local news for residents

Ex: I picked up the local newspaper this morning to read about the community festival. 
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newsprint
newsprint
[noun]

an affordable, uncoated paper with a rough texture, commonly used for printing newspapers due to its lightweight and absorbent properties

Ex: The local newspaper printed on newsprint, giving it a characteristic rough feel. 
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byline
byline
[noun]

a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column

Ex: The journalist was proud to see her byline on the front page of the newspaper, crediting her for the investigative report. 
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journal
journal
[noun]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

Ex: He subscribed to a travel journal to get tips for his upcoming vacation. 
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subscription

a regular arrangement to receive a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine

Ex: I renewed my subscription to the science magazine. 
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syndication

the distribution of articles, columns, comics, or other content to multiple newspapers or publications for publication, allowing wider readership and exposure to the content across various outlets

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rave
rave
[noun]

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

Ex: The magazine published a rave about the groundbreaking research being conducted in renewable energy. 
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write-up
write-up
[noun]

a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event

Ex: The employee received a glowing write-up from their supervisor for their exceptional performance on the project. 
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back issue

an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

Ex: The library has a vast collection of back issues of popular magazines for patrons to borrow. 
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