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sensationalism

[sen-say-shuh-nl-iz-uhm] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm /


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Coverage should not prioritize "clicks, engagement, or sensationalism," the spokesperson said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

Some of it may be hyped news, headline sensationalism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

And by the way, this is the second important lesson he learned from the U.S.—the power of sensationalism, yellow journalism.

From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

“I saw some government people on TV saying it’s just exaggeration and sensationalism and what and what… you know them and their big words!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo


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