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Yellow Journalism

Definition: Yellow journalism refers to the unethical and sensationalized style of reporting news characterized by exaggeration, distortion, and exaggerations in order to attract readership or manipulate public opinion.

Senses

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Sensationalistic and misleading journalism that employs eye-catching headlines and exaggerated stories to increase sales or influence public opinion.

Example sentence: The tabloid newspaper was accused of yellow journalism for publishing misleading stories about celebrities.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing the biased or exaggerated reporting style associated with yellow journalism.

Example sentence: The article's yellow journalism approach twisted the facts and presented a one-sided view.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the news outlets or publications that practice yellow journalism.

Example sentence: The newspaper was infamous for its yellow journalism tactics, causing readers to question the reliability of its stories.

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