sensationalize
verb
sen·sa·tion·al·ize
sen-ˈsā-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz 
sensationalized; sensationalizing
: to present in a sensational manner
Examples of sensationalize in a Sentence
Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.
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Malice chooses not to sensationalize the moment.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition to recentering the story, the new show shies away from violence on screen, so as to avoid sensationalizing Gacy.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Then there’s anticipating potential backlash for anything exploitative or sensationalized.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
However, sensationalized headlines do little to advance meaningful reform.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition to recentering the story, the new show shies away from violence on screen, so as to avoid sensationalizing Gacy.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Then there’s anticipating potential backlash for anything exploitative or sensationalized.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
However, sensationalized headlines do little to advance meaningful reform.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Sensationalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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