yellow journalism

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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

He accused the Telegraph of yellow journalism and “effectively putting words in one’s mouth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023

This style of coverage became known as yellow journalism.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

There are countless examples like this; one doesn't have to look further than the "yellow journalism" of the late 19th century to find exaggerated reporting and shocking headlines designed solely to attract more eyeballs.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2020

It is the gathering of the less important news of the day, however, where reporting has deteriorated, and yellow journalism is largely responsible for this.

From Commercialism and Journalism by Holt, Hamilton