in conclusion

Thu Feb 20 2025

The way articles ends has changed over the years.

Era	Style	Example Ending
1930s	Authoritative, moralistic	“And thus we see how mankind’s eternal struggle shapes our very future.”
1950s	Professional, objective	“Only time will tell if these developments in television will fundamentally alter American family life.”
1970s	New Journalism, experiential	“He lit another cigarette, stared at the Vegas skyline, and laughed. ‘Baby, this is just the beginning.’”
1980s	Ironic kicker	“After spending $2 million on the perfect wedding, Sarah realized she’d forgotten to invite the groom.”
2000s	Meta-commentary	“Perhaps the real story isn’t about electric cars at all, but about our desperate need to believe in solutions.”
2020s	Systems thinking	“While one startup’s failure might seem insignificant, it reveals the deeper cracks in our venture capital system.”