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sensationalized

/sɛn.səˈteɪ.ʃənaɪzd/ adjective · British & US
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What does sensationalized mean?

adjective

Given undue prominence or attention, often in a way that distorts or exaggerates the facts; sensationalized news stories.

Example

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

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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