as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
a sensationalist daytime talk show featuring an endless parade of freaks
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Recent Examples of sensationalist
But times have changed, and this team of buffoons is forced to grapple with changing industry ethics and sensationalist journalism in its transition, all while Ron faces an identity crisis that challenges his bravado, his massive ego.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensationalist
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At a time when most papers merely reported events, his papers created them, sending reporters out to perform daring rescues, solve sensational murders, and even meddle in geopolitics.—
Ramtin Arablouei,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Babe Ruth, 40, made a sensational National League debut in Boston.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sensationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationalist. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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