gonzo journalism

noun

chiefly US, informal
: journalism that treats a subject in a very personal, unusual, and often shocking way

Examples of gonzo journalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While not named, the originator of gonzo journalism loomed over the production. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023 The esteemed, eccentric, irreverent, intoxicated, gun-wielding godfather of gonzo journalism is the subject of an intriguing new stage show. Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023

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“Gonzo journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gonzo%20journalism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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