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Newspaper and Magazine

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feature
1.
fea
ture
Noun

the main full-length film shown in a cinema program

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column
2.
co
lumn
Noun

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

The ancient Greek temples are known for their majestic columns.

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advice column
Noun

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

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

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gossip column
Noun

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

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

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personal column
Noun

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

The personal column of the newspaper is filled with birthday messages and congratulations.

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dispatch
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dis
patch
Verb

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

The manager quickly dispatched a team to investigate the reported issue.

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editorial
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e
di
to
rial
Noun

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

The editorial argued for more investment in public transportation.

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horoscope
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ho
ros
cope
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
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pre
view
Verb

to watch a movie, play, TV show, etc. in advance of public presentation

Critics are invited to preview the new movie before its official release.

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review
10.
re
view
Verb

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.

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sidebar
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side
bar
Noun

a private discussion in a courtroom between the judge and lawyers, held out of the jury's hearing

The defense requested a sidebar with the judge.

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silly season
Noun

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

During the silly season, the news was filled with stories about unusual animal sightings and quirky events.

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press
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press
Verb

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

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stop press
Noun

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

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
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broad
sheet
Noun

a type of advertisement printed on a large piece of paper

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cartoon
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car
toon
Noun

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

Each issue features a cartoon that comments on current events.

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center spread
Noun

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

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

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circulation
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circulation
Noun

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

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clip
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clip
Noun

a detachable holder that feeds cartridges into a firearm

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column inch
Noun

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

The article took up two column inches on the front page.

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daily
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dai
ly
Adverb

in a way that happens every day or once a day

My sister meditates daily for stress relief.

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weekly
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week
ly
Adverb

after every seven days

I used to update my social media accounts weekly.

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bi
week
ly
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
24.
e
di
tion
Noun

the specific form or version that a book, magazine, or similar publication is in

The digital edition of the journal offers convenient access to scholarly articles and research papers for academics and professionals.

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evening paper
Noun

a type of newspaper that is published after midday

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

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front page
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front page
Noun

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

The shocking news made it to the front page of the newspaper.

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gazette
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ga
zette
Noun

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

The local gazette publishes articles on community events, local news, and editorials.

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headline
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head
line
Noun

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

The headline of today's newspaper reads, "Major Earthquake Strikes the City."

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masthead
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mast
head
Noun

the top or head of a ship's mast

The lookout climbed to the masthead to spot land.

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obituary
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o
bi
tua
ry
Noun

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

The newspaper published an obituary honoring the life and legacy of the community leader who passed away.

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off
print
Noun

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

The author received offprints of the article from the publisher to distribute to colleagues and peers.

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op
ed
Noun

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

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
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or
gan
Noun

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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copy
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co
py
Verb

to create something that is exactly like something else

She copied the document to share it with her colleagues.

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pull-out
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pull
out
Noun

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

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

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scandal sheet
Noun

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

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

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supplement
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supp
le
ment
Verb

to improve something by adding something to it

She supplements her diet with vitamins for better health.

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tabloid
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tab
loid
Noun

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

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

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publication
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pub
li
ca
tion
Noun

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

The library has a collection of rare publications from the 19th century.

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classified magazine
Noun

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

I found a job opening in the classified magazine that looked perfect for me.

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local newspaper
Noun

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

I picked up the local newspaper this morning to read about the community festival.

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newsprint
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newsprint
Noun

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

The local newspaper printed on newsprint, giving it a characteristic rough feel.

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byline
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by
line
Noun

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

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
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journal
Noun

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

She writes in her journal every night before bed.

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subscription
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subs
crip
tion
Noun

an agreement or consent given by signing one's name

The contract required a subscription at the bottom.

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syndication
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syn
di
ca
tion
Noun

organizing into or administering as a syndicate

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rave
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rave
Verb

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

The artist raved about their creative process, describing it in a feverish, almost delirious manner.

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write
up
Noun

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

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

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back issue
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back issue
Noun

an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

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

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