SENSATIONALIST

sensationalist, ballyhoo artist

(noun) someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sensationalist (comparative more sensationalist, superlative most sensationalist)

Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

Noun

sensationalist (plural sensationalists)

One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.

One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Sen*sa"tion*al*ist, n.

1. (Metaph.)

Definition: An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical sensationalism.

2. One who practices sensational writing or speaking.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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