tabloidism — A style of journalism that emphasizes sensational stories, celebrity gossip, and shocking headlines to attract readers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A style of journalism that emphasizes sensational stories, celebrity gossip, and shocking headlines to attract readers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæblɔɪdɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The rise of tabloidism has turned serious news into entertainment shows.
- His political career ended thanks to tabloidism focusing on his private life rather than policies.
- She blamed tabloidism for turning her simple grocery shopping into a 'shocking celebrity sighting.'
tabloidism
NOUN[/ˈtæblɔɪdɪzəm/]
A style of journalism that emphasizes sensational stories, celebrity gossip, and shocking headlines to attract readers
Sensational gossip journalism style
Tabloidism versus journalism - under criticism's watchful gaze
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Tabloidism emerged in the late 19th century from 'tabloid,' originally referring to a compressed form of medication. The term was later applied to small-format sensationalist newspapers, and the suffix '-ism' was added to denote a journalistic approach or movement characterized by this style.
Breakdown
tabloid (small-format newspaper) + -ism (ideology, practice, or style). The root 'tabloid' itself derives from 'tablet' (compressed form) + '-oid' (resembling).
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📝Examples
“The rise of tabloidism has turned serious news into entertainment shows.”
“His political career ended thanks to tabloidism focusing on his private life rather than policies.”
“She blamed tabloidism for turning her simple grocery shopping into a 'shocking celebrity sighting.'”
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