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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sensationalist

/sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does sensationalist mean?

noun

A person who presents information in a sensational or attention-grabbing way, often at the expense of accuracy or fairness.

Example

"The journalist was accused of being a sensationalist for exaggerating the details of the story."

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

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