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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sensationalise

/sɛnˈseɪʃənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does sensationalise mean?

verb

to make something seem more exciting or shocking than it really is, often by exaggerating or distorting the facts.

Example

"The media sensationalised the story, making it seem more dramatic than it actually was."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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