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.
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Media outlets and public discourse must responsibly report on allegations, avoiding sensationalism and racial stereotypes.
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Eugene Z. Bertrand, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2024
But this common framing reduces their cultural importance to sensationalism: Look at how kooky our ancestors were!
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
This opening outburst is nonetheless no mere flash of sensationalism.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Especially at a time in America in the late ’90s when there was such great scandal and sensationalism and shame around sexuality because of the Clinton scandal.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 16 June 2024
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Eugene Z. Bertrand, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2024
But this common framing reduces their cultural importance to sensationalism: Look at how kooky our ancestors were!
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
This opening outburst is nonetheless no mere flash of sensationalism.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Especially at a time in America in the late ’90s when there was such great scandal and sensationalism and shame around sexuality because of the Clinton scandal.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 16 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for sensationalism
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“Sensationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalism. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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