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sensationalism

[sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uhm] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm /


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Algorithms amplify content based on engagement -- and engagement is often driven by sensationalism, outrage and misinformation.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

And by the way, this is the second important lesson he learned from the U.S.—the power of sensationalism, yellow journalism.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Brundage, like many at the time, chose sensationalism to stimulate sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Instead, the American and British public gorged on the sensationalism because that was the supposedly “official” record.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Clever, extremely industrious, he talked loudly and rapidly with a Bronx accent and was proud of his bent for sensationalism.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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