sensationalist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who exaggerates or distorts facts to create public excitement or sensation.

  - "The journalist's sensationalist reporting on the crime scene attracted a large crowd."
  - "Despite his sensationalist claims, there was no evidence to support his theory."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sensationalist
stationary , nationally , vacationally , frustrationally

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Variants

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sensationalism , sensationalisms , sensationalist , sensationalistic , sensationalists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sensationalis', meaning 'capable of producing sensation'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sensationalist' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. The Oxford English Dictionary lists 'sensationalist' as one of its earliest recorded uses of the word 'sensational'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yellow Journalism: A form of journalism characterized by sensationalism and biased reporting.

2. Sensational Novel: A novel that is excessively dramatic or exciting, often with a focus on violence, sex, or other sensational elements.

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Culture

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The term 'sensationalist' is often used in a negative context to describe journalists or media outlets that prioritize shock value over factual reporting. In literature, the term can be used to describe a character or narrative that is excessively dramatic or exciting.

How to Memorize "sensationalist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a journalist with a megaphone, exaggerating the news to attract a crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'exaggeration' or 'distortion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: SENSATIONAL stands for 'Selecting Exaggerated News And Telling It Not As Needed'.

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