gutter press

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Definition

Noun: - Sensationalist journalism: Refers to newspapers, magazines, or media outlets that prioritize scandalous, intrusive, and often unethical stories, particularly about the personal lives of celebrities or public figures, over serious news reporting. The term implies low ethical standards.

Usage

The term is used as a collective noun to criticize a segment of the media known for its lurid and exploitative content. - The celebrity sued the gutter press for printing blatant lies about her family. - Politicians often complain about the tactics of the gutter press.

Advanced Usage

• "the gutter press": Almost always used with the definite article "the" to refer to the phenomenon or industry segment as a whole, rather than a single outlet.
  • He refused to give an interview, fearing the attention of the gutter press.

Variants and Related Words

• Tabloid (n): A newspaper with compact page size, often associated with sensationalist content; can be synonymous with "gutter press" but is also a neutral term for the format.
• Yellow journalism (n): Journalism that is exaggerated, sensationalized, or fabricated to attract readers.
• Sensationalism (n): The use of exciting or shocking stories at the expense of accuracy to provoke public interest.

Synonyms

• Tabloid journalism
• Sensationalist media
• Scandal sheets (somewhat dated)

Related Idioms

• "Race to the bottom": This phrase describes a situation, often in business or media, where competition leads to ever-declining standards, which is a concept associated with the gutter press.
  • The constant focus on celebrity gossip represents a race to the bottom in journalism.

Học thuật

Noun

1. press that engages in sensational journalism (especially concerning the private lives of public figures)