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Definitions for sensationalize
sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌaɪzsen·sa·tion·al·ize
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sensationalizeverb
To glorify or inflate the importance of a piece of news; to artificially create a sensation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sensationalize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sensationalize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of sensationalize in a Sentence
Since getting help, Herschel has dedicated his life to helping others and has visited hundreds of military bases, hospitals, and non-profits sharing his own story with troops and other Americans, it is sad that many in politics and the media who praised Herschel for his transparency over a decade ago are now making false statements, stereotyping, attacking, and attempting to sensationalize his past just because he is a Republican Senate candidate.
Every suicide death for us is a very tragic case, we have to deal with them very carefully, not sensationalize them, not try and glorify them, when people feel very helpless they might think if I die I can stir up so much emotion and energy, and give fuel to the( protest) movement itself, that is very tempting.
If you're going to use somebody's name and you're going to sensationalize the death of a beautiful young lady, maybe you should call and talk to the family first and see what their views are.
Hunters try to kill the deer with the largest antlers, fishermen tell stories of their biggest catch, and we sensationalize even the act of dieting by hosting reality TV shows such as The Biggest Loser, when we are bombarded with the appeal of getting things bigger or larger, it creates a bit of dissonance that the message for our most intimate choices such as our meals, our plates and our bodies runs opposite to our culture of plenty when considering long-term health and wellness.
Sensationalizing it is not the route we would like to go, if you're going to use somebody's name and you're going to sensationalize the death of a beautiful young lady, maybe you should call and talk to the family first and see what their views are.
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