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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sensational
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Best actress favorite Jessie Buckley is absolutely sensational as Agnes, who's married to Will (Paul Mescal) and raises the kids while the Bard works in London.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Then the comeback turned into a sensational finish.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Catchpenny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchpenny. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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