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Meaning of SENSATIONALIST

Pronunciation:  sens'eyshunul`ist

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 Definition: [n]  someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
 
 Synonyms: ballyhoo artist
 
 See Also: publiciser, publicist, publicizer

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sen*sa"tion*al*ist\, n.
1. (Metaph.) An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical
   sensationalism.

2. One who practices sensational writing or speaking.
 

 

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