trend piece
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.40 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An article explaining a trend or topical issue, often illustrated with anecdotes, statistics, and expert opinions.
Example Sentences
- "By the time J. made the List, another variety had been identified and sanctioned by the junketeers. The trend piece."
- "Instead of complaining that the author didn’t take into account that every individual is his or her own special flower, why not enjoy this lively, charming sketch of a workplace for what it is? An impressionistic and lighthearted rendering of a clever, mildly provocative idea. In other words, a trend piece."
- "The 31-year-old singer has generated countless headlines and trend pieces after the release of her sixth studio album in June, but she’s been working in the industry for more than 15 years now."
- "“I’m sure there are parts of those trend pieces that are true … that gen Z is having less sex and they’re drinking less, blah, blah, blah,” she said."