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sensationalism
noun(sen-sa-tion-al-ism)the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
Synonyms: luridness,
Examples:
The tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation.
sensationalism
noun(sen-sa-tion-al-ism)(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Synonyms: empiricism, empiricist philosophy,
sensationalism
noun(sen-sa-tion-al-ism)(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
Synonyms: sensualism,
sensationalism
noun(sen-sa-tion-al-ism)subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes