sensationalism
noun
sen·sa·tion·al·ism
sen-ˈsā-shnə-ˌli-zəm 
-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm
2
: the use or effect of sensational subject matter or treatment
Examples of sensationalism in a Sentence
The network was accused of sensationalism in its reporting.
Recent Examples on the Web
Snyder drops Aris to make Kora (Sofia Boutella) the story’s protagonist, twisting issues of heritage and loyalty into relentless sensationalism.
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Aug. 2024
Regardless of whether or not the accusations are merely speculative, the sensationalism continues to harm everyone involved.
—Shamira Ibrahim, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
Too little and one runs the risk of watering down the horrific nature of the killers' crimes; too much and one veers into titillating sensationalism.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024
Those who detect sensationalism in the news assume journalists – and news organization owners – care more about making money from audience attention than the accuracy or quality of their reporting.
—Jacob L. Nelson, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Aug. 2024
Regardless of whether or not the accusations are merely speculative, the sensationalism continues to harm everyone involved.
—Shamira Ibrahim, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
Too little and one runs the risk of watering down the horrific nature of the killers' crimes; too much and one veers into titillating sensationalism.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024
Those who detect sensationalism in the news assume journalists – and news organization owners – care more about making money from audience attention than the accuracy or quality of their reporting.
—Jacob L. Nelson, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
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“Sensationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalism. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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