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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Newspapers would go on to cover the case in a sensational manner for months — with related items making front page news for 31 consecutive days on the cover of the Los Angeles Record, according to The Guardian.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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His downfield accuracy on a handful of throws down the stretch, after an entire season of taking an absolute beating in the pocket, has been sensational.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Sensationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationalist. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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