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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In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 In a November 2025 PEOPLE cover story, Parton reflected on approaching 80 and her hopes for the remainder of her life and career, including her dedication to philanthropy, namely through her Imagination Library. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 In a new cover story with People magazine, Philipps spoke for the first time about doctors finding a brain tumor in February. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 According to the cover story, Jayden has his eyes on following in his mom’s footsteps and releasing music. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cover story

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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