sensationalism

Example Sentences

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Brundage, like many at the time, chose sensationalism to stimulate sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is a picture that could do with a little bit of scenery-chewing and a whole lot of sensationalism — anything that would make its middling mystery plot more exciting.

From Los Angeles Times

Given that the business models of digital platforms are based on the number of clicks, she said, they “all too often favor sensationalism over truth.”

From Washington Times

Furthermore, by publishing this “fake obituary” you are contributing to a culture of misinformation and sensationalism that is already prevalent in the media.

From Los Angeles Times

As he finished up his lunch, Jasiel Piloto said Trump’s arrest amounted to little more than “sensationalism” and appeared “politically motivated.”

From Washington Post