cover story

noun

: a story accompanying a magazine-cover illustration

Examples of cover story in a Sentence

The magazine recently did a cover story on diabetes.
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For more on Percy Jackson season 2, check out EW's full cover story. EW.com, 22 July 2025 For her cover story — which was creative directed by Social Life editor-in-chief Devorah Rose — Brinkley also reflected on the release and major success of her brand-new memoir, Uptown Girl. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 July 2025 The Sunday cover story in The Courier Journal shines a light on an investigation into the Office of Medical Cannabis by Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball following complaints about the application process and lottery drawing for the new medical marijuana program. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025 This not only shifts suspicion away from her, but also eliminates a potential threat to her cover story. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cover story

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cover story was in 1948

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“Cover story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20story. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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