sensationalist

as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction a sensationalist daytime talk show featuring an endless parade of freaks

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sensational
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  • The 6-foot-4 athlete was in transition all by herself and threw down a sensational dunk.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • There’s also plenty of options for serious relaxing and sensational dining.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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“Sensationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationalist. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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