English / phrase
sensational headline
MEANING IN ENGLISH
an exaggerated, provocative title designed to arouse intense curiosity or emotion and attract maximum readers
In context
01
The tabloid ran a sensational headline to attract clicks, though the actual article contained very little new information.
02
Discerning readers should evaluate factual evidence rather than jumping to conclusions based on a sensational headline.
Synonyms
Provocative headline,dramatic title,eye-catching header
Antonyms
Objective headline,balanced title,understated headline
Collocations
Run a sensational headline,rely on a sensational headline,craft a sensational headline