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.
Recent Examples on the Web
As the field progresses, staying informed about genuine advancements without succumbing to sensationalism will be key.
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Many in the community feel that Hoback prioritized sensationalism rather than conducting thorough research, turning what could have been an insightful exploration into a speculative thriller.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
The writers consider that, and how the followup film deals with themes of sensationalism and violence.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2024
In an early cutscene, Frank checks out a character’s body with a first-person camera sequence following his gaze — but all in all, Deluxe Remaster is an interesting case for modernizing a game to omit gratuitous sexualization and sensationalism.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Many in the community feel that Hoback prioritized sensationalism rather than conducting thorough research, turning what could have been an insightful exploration into a speculative thriller.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
The writers consider that, and how the followup film deals with themes of sensationalism and violence.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2024
In an early cutscene, Frank checks out a character’s body with a first-person camera sequence following his gaze — but all in all, Deluxe Remaster is an interesting case for modernizing a game to omit gratuitous sexualization and sensationalism.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Sensationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalism. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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