sensationalism
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Primetime” poses no questions about Hansen’s ethics that haven’t already been asked, making the entire affair feel guilty of the same sensationalism as Hansen’s original show.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Some of it may be hyped news, headline sensationalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Algorithms amplify content based on engagement -- and engagement is often driven by sensationalism, outrage and misinformation.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 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
Clever, extremely industrious, he talked loudly and rapidly with a Bronx accent and was proud of his bent for sensationalism.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing sensationalism
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for August 27–September 2, 2022
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Laramie Project
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word