SENSATIONALIST Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

sensationalist

adjective

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. —

Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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sensational

Adjective

Jurors also considered Meta’s failure to enforce its ban on users under 13, the role of its algorithms in prioritizing sensational or harmful content, and the prevalence of social media content about teen suicide.

— Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot riding on the sensational K-pop group’s first album in four years, but its generic songs ring hollow and lack the vim and vigor of the band’s best work.

— Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026