yellow journalism

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United Statesgeneralderogatoryjournalisticinformal
- Journalism that emphasizes sensationalism, exaggeration, scandal, or distortion of facts in order to attract readers or increase circulation.
- Reporting that relies on eye-catching headlines, lurid details, and emotional appeals rather than verified facts or balanced coverage.
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United Stateshistoricalhistoricaljournalistic
- The late 19th- and early 20th-century style of sensationalist newspaper publishing, associated with publishers who used bold headlines, dramatic stories, and sometimes fabricated material to influence public opinion and sell papers.

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