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(jʉr′nəl ēz′)

noun

a style of writing and diction characteristic of many newspapers, magazines, etc.; facile or sensational style, with many clichés

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noun

The style of writing often held to be characteristic of newspapers and magazines, distinguished by clichés, sensationalism, and triteness of thought.

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