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Sensationalist

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

    "Near-synonym: clickbait"

Noun
  1. 1
    One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
  2. 2
    someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention wordnet
  3. 3
    One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sensational + -ist.

Etymology 2

From sensational + -ist.

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