sensationist

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A form of sensationalist — Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

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Meanings

nounsensationist (plural sensationists)

plural sensationists

  1. alternativehuman sciencesAlternative form of sensationalist.

Origin

From sensation + -ist.

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APA

sensationist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sensationist

MLA

“sensationist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sensationist. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sensationist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sensationist.

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