Definition

The style of journalism that focuses on sensational news stories, often with exaggerated or shocking details, typically found in tabloid newspapers.

Example

The magazine is known for its tabloidism, featuring celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much tabloidism has increased in the news lately?

Yeah, it's like every story has to be more sensational than the last one.

I miss when journalism focused more on facts instead of drama and tabloidism.

Same here! It makes it hard to trust what we read.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tabloidism is formed from "tabloid" (from the word 'tabloid', which originally referred to a compressed or condensed form of news, derived from the brand name of a type of compressed tablet) and "-ism" (meaning a practice or system). The term refers to the practice or style associated with tabloid journalism, characterized by sensationalism and brevity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tabloid' as a condensed form of news and '-ism' as a practice. This helps you remember that 'tabloidism' refers to the practice of sensationalized news reporting.

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