sensationalize
verb
sen·sa·tion·al·ize
sen-ˈsā-shnə-ˌlīz 
sensationalized; sensationalizing
: to present in a sensational manner
Examples of sensationalize in a Sentence
Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.
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The series avoids the reality dating show convention of seemingly forced or sensationalized conflict.
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Director of Public Works Matt Collins said emergency status isn't meant to shock or sensationalize the issue.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
Exposure to consistent, sensationalized pessimism and negativity is the norm for news junkies.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024
In orchestrating and sensationalizing this mayhem, Hamas sought to provoke Israel into a major land invasion of Gaza.
—Matthew Levitt, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2024
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Director of Public Works Matt Collins said emergency status isn't meant to shock or sensationalize the issue.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
Exposure to consistent, sensationalized pessimism and negativity is the norm for news junkies.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024
In orchestrating and sensationalizing this mayhem, Hamas sought to provoke Israel into a major land invasion of Gaza.
—Matthew Levitt, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2024
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“Sensationalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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