headline grabbing
Making front pages
Headline grabbing describes something designed to attract media attention and public notice.
The term usually carries a slightly cynical edge, suggesting the action prioritizes publicity over substance: a headline-grabbing stunt, headline-grabbing claims that don't hold up to scrutiny.
Politicians and celebrities are frequent headline grabbers.
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
- newsworthyMeriting press coverage
- viralSpreading quickly online
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- shockingCausing intense surprise
splashy · tabloid · clickbait · scandal · media circus · bombshell · scoop · exclusive · dramatic · front-page · above the fold · provocative · explosive · buzzy · trending · hot take · water cooler talk · flashy
- tabloid mediasensationalism, tabloids, yellow journalism, tabloidization, gossip columns
- fearmongeringscaremongering, fearmongering, scare tactics, fear tactics, alarmism
headline grabbingunreported
Not officially documented
unnoticed · ignored · overlooked · under the radar · below the fold
headline grabbinglow-key
Restrained and understated
understated · unassuming · modest · quiet · discreet
headline grabbinginconspicuous
Not readily noticed
unobtrusive · unremarkable · forgettable · nondescript · invisible
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