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
Examples of sensationalism in a Sentence
The network was accused of sensationalism in its reporting.
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Tijuana is a city that represents much more than border tourism or the trap of violent sensationalism.
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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
That is to say, Welles had matched Hearst in his capacity for sensationalism, crafting a brilliant feature film that doubled as its own sort of yellow journalism.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
One of the best ways to get attention is by negativity and sensationalism.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 16 Mar. 2025
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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
That is to say, Welles had matched Hearst in his capacity for sensationalism, crafting a brilliant feature film that doubled as its own sort of yellow journalism.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
One of the best ways to get attention is by negativity and sensationalism.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 16 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 4 May. 2025.
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