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n. (context journalism English) A human interest story or article that is not closely tied to a recent news event.
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A feature story is not hard news and is distinguished by the quality of the writing. Stories should be memorable for their reporting, crafting, creativity and economy of expression.
Usage examples of "feature story".
It was Sinclair's cynical theory that Krome had won the managing editor's admiration with a single feature story—.
The Fluxion might run a feature story to tie in with your exhibition.
Jill is at the memorial service right now, trying to get a sappy feature story.
The feature story in Italia was devoted to an interview with Francesca Sabatini.
I plugged a paper-silhouette felon in the thigh, then wrote a humorous twelve-inch feature story about it.
The feature story was the arrival the next day of representatives of the Federation, to aid in putting down the rebel insurrection.
Get hold of a few back numbers, and study the SUNDAY INTELLIGENCER feature story.