sensationalism (Noun) — Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
sensationalism (Noun) — The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes. ex. "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
sensationalism (Noun) — (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
sensationalism (Noun) — (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.