Alistair Cooke
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Definition
Proper noun: * Alistair Cooke: A British-born American journalist and broadcaster, renowned for his insightful commentary and elegant writing style. He is best known for his long-running BBC radio series "Letter from America."
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Alistair Cooke presented "Letter from America" for over half a century.
- Many students of journalism study the essays of Alistair Cooke.
- The documentary explored the life and career of Alistair Cooke.
Advanced Usage
- The name Alistair Cooke is often used metonymically to represent a style of thoughtful, urbane, and accessible long-form journalism or broadcasting.
- His reportage had an Alistair Cooke-like quality, blending personal observation with historical context.
Variants and Related Words
- Cooke, Alfred Alistair Cooke (full name)
Synonyms
- Broadcaster
- Commentator
- Correspondent
- Journalist
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While not an idiom, the phrase "a letter from America" is strongly associated with Alistair Cooke's most famous work and can evoke his particular style of commentary.
Noun
- United States journalist (born in England in 1908)