ida tarbell

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person's name: Ida Tarbell was a United States writer and journalist. She is specifically remembered for her investigative journalism that exposed problems in industries during the early 20th century.
Usage
  • The name "Ida Tarbell" is used to refer to the historical figure herself.
  • It is used in contexts discussing journalism history, the Progressive Era, and muckraking.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Ida Tarbell published a famous series of articles on the Standard Oil Company.
    • The works of Ida Tarbell are considered classics of investigative reporting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Muckraking of Ida Tarbell": refers specifically to her style and impact of investigative journalism.
    • The muckraking of Ida Tarbell helped spur antitrust legislation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tarbell (noun): A common shorthand reference to the person, used in academic or historical contexts.
    • Tarbell's exposé changed public perception.
Synonyms
  • Investigator: one who conducts a formal inquiry.
  • Muckraker: a person who searches for and exposes real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like.
Related Phrases
  • Tarbell's history: refers to her body of work or her account of a subject.
    • Tarbell's history of Standard Oil remains a key text.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. United States writer remembered for her muckraking investigations into industries in the early 20th century (1857-1944)