Synonyms for

Tabloids

Verb / ˈtæblɔɪdz / Another word for tabloids — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tabloids are newspapers or magazines that often focus on sensational news and gossip.

Synonyms & similar words

tabloid rag sheet tab yellowjournalism muckrakers

Example sentences

  1. I love reading the tabloids to see what the celebrities are up to.
  2. Some people think tabloids are not reliable sources of news.
  3. My mom doesn't like me to read tabloids because they are full of gossip and rumors.
  4. The tabloids were filled with stories about the famous couple's breakup.
  5. Tabloids are often criticized for invading people's privacy.

Quotes

  • "Tabloid journalism is a term that means writing what people want to read - or what we think they want to read - rather than what we think they ought to read." - Katharine Graham
  • "I never buy the tabloids. I'm not into that kind of voyeurism." - Patti LuPone
  • "I've had a lot of experience with people who are weak in the face of temptation. They almost invariably pick the wrong thing." - Rupert Murdoch (owner of many tabloid newspapers)

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