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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sensationalize

/sɛnˈsɛʃənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does sensationalize mean?

verb

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

Example

"The media sensationalized the story, making it sound like a major scandal when it was actually just a minor mistake."

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

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