sensationalism has definitions from the fields of philosophy,news
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[ noun ] (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

Synonyms

sensualism

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[ noun ] (news) the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

Synonyms

luridness

Examples

"the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

Related terms

journalese

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[ noun ] subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
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[ noun ] (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
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