as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the novel's catchpenny title belies its serious literary ambitions
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There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026 -
There's a drink for every occasion among our sensational picks!—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Catchpenny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchpenny. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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