Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Ida M. Tarbell: An American writer, journalist, and pioneering investigative reporter, renowned for her in-depth, critical exposés of major industries, particularly the Standard Oil Company, during the Progressive Era in the early 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ida M. Tarbell is considered one of the leading muckrakers of her time.
  • The history of investigative journalism often cites the work of Ida M. Tarbell.
  • Her series on Standard Oil established Ida M. Tarbell as a formidable figure in American letters.

Advanced Usage

• "the Tarbell tradition": referring to a legacy of rigorous, fact-based investigative journalism that seeks to expose corruption and inform the public.
  • The reporter's work was very much in the Tarbell tradition, relying on meticulous documentation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tarbell, Ida Minerva Tarbell: The full name of the subject.
• Muckraker (n): A journalist who searches for and exposes real or alleged corruption, scandal, or misconduct. Ida M. Tarbell is a quintessential example.
• Investigative journalism (n): The form of journalism that Tarbell practiced, involving deep, original research to uncover facts.

Synonyms

• Investigator
• Exposé writer
• Reform journalist

Related Phrases

• Muckraking journalism: The specific style of reform-oriented investigative reporting with which Tarbell is associated.
  • Ida M. Tarbell's career helped define muckraking journalism.

Related Idioms

• To have a Tarbell-like impact: To produce journalistic work that is so thorough and influential it leads to significant public awareness or reform.
  • The documentary aspired to have a Tarbell-like impact on public opinion.

Noun

1. United States writer remembered for her muckraking investigations into industries in the early 20th century (1857-1944)