sensationalism
noun
sen·sa·tion·al·ism
sen-ˈsā-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 
2
: the use or effect of sensational subject matter or treatment
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The network was accused of sensationalism in its reporting.
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But this portrait of the unseen labor that fuels the world’s consumerism is also intensely watchable — like reality television, but without the sensationalism or manipulation.
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Devika Girish, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While the film takes aim at problematic industry practices, Fukada was careful to avoid sensationalism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2025
Tijuana is a city that represents much more than border tourism or the trap of violent sensationalism.
—Frida Guiza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
One of the most famous of the walkers was Edward Payton Weston, whose many ultra-walks touted a mix of sensationalism, spectacle, manliness, and health.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
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Devika Girish, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While the film takes aim at problematic industry practices, Fukada was careful to avoid sensationalism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2025
Tijuana is a city that represents much more than border tourism or the trap of violent sensationalism.
—Frida Guiza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
One of the most famous of the walkers was Edward Payton Weston, whose many ultra-walks touted a mix of sensationalism, spectacle, manliness, and health.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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