sensationalized

past tense of sensationalize
as in exaggerated
disapproving to describe or show something in a way that makes it seem more shocking than it really is Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.

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elaborated
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  • Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting the actor’s children would play a role in his decision.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Sensationalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationalized. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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