SENSATIONALIST Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

sensationalist

adjective

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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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On the second play of the Chargers’ second possession, Herbert connected with wide receiver Quentin Johnston over the middle on a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The capacity of most object narrators to travel in intimate proximity to human bodies prompted authors to relate sensational, fly-on-the-wall details about people’s private lives.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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