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human interest

NOUN
sob story
Synonyms
WEAK
emotional appeal hardship tale heartbreaker maudlin plea pathos schmaltz sentimentalism tale of woe tearjerker

Example Sentences

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His investigation into cargo ship crews abandoned at sea was a finalist for the Overseas Press Club's top prize for human interest journalism, as well as a Gerald Loeb Award feature finalist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Annie enjoys covering trends in human interest, LGBTQ+ issues and climate policy.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

It’s just really hard because in some ways these are both human interest stories and legal stories.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2024

The News at One has also been an extended to one hour, and will work with Salford-based BBC Breakfast to focus on more human interest stories.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Eager for some kind of human interest angle, Meryl quizzed her about her career high points, her Quaker ancestors, and her Riverbank years.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield