0 the act by newspapers, television, etc. of presenting information in a way that is shocking or exciting -- (報紙、電視等的)製造轟動效應,聳人聽聞
Once sensationalism became a public concern during the 1860s, critics commented repeatedly on the resemblance between the "fleshly" poets' sensuous, avant-garde poetry and sensation fiction.
The plot seems to smack of sensationalism but the overall effect is quieter.
To some degree, the sensationalism seems to have worked.
Exploration during this period - or exploration which was sponsored or funded by public bodies - trod an uneasy path between scientific research and sensationalism.
Sensationalism and a heightened awareness of the expanding media and the importance of publicity were features of this period.
He denied any indebtedness to popular sensationalism, and energetically distinguished himself from writers of both "pulp" and "pap" fiction.
The two books were written for commercial gain although pure sensationalism did not prevail.
This episode must justify itself purely as a piece of stage sensationalism.