Meaning & use
Sensationalism
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The use of exciting or shocking language, images, or stories, especially in journalism, to provoke public interest at the expense of accuracy.
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Critics accused the tabloid of sensationalism rather than serious reporting.
The documentary avoided sensationalism, sticking closely to the verified facts.
A note on using this word
A common criticism leveled at tabloid journalism and, more recently, at certain forms of online media.
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objectivity
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