Word
newsweek
Phoneticsnewsweek
/ˈnuzˌwik/
Definition
n. a famous American magazine that reports on world events, politics, and culture. It is known for its weekly summaries of important stories.
n. A prominent American weekly news magazine established in 1933, covering domestic and international affairs. Refers either to the print publication or its digital successor.
Examples
“I read an interesting article in Newsweek yesterday.”
“The journalist spent ten years working as a foreign correspondent for Newsweek before writing her first book.”
“During the mid-twentieth century, Newsweek established itself as a primary rival to Time magazine, competing for the attention of a growing middle-class audience interested in global political developments.”
Examples
simple
“I read an interesting article in Newsweek yesterday.”
contextual
“The journalist spent ten years working as a foreign correspondent for Newsweek before writing her first book.”
complex
“During the mid-twentieth century, Newsweek established itself as a primary rival to Time magazine, competing for the attention of a growing middle-class audience interested in global political developments.”
Usage
Usually capitalised as a proper noun; functions as a mass noun when referring to the publication as a whole.
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