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"Sensationalist" Definition

noun

One who believes or espouses sensationalism.
Source: Wiktionary
One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
Source: Wiktionary
A person who presents stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy.

adjective

Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
Source: Wiktionary
Presenting stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy.

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