Sensationalism — synonyms, definition

1. sensationalism (Noun)

empiricism empiricist philosophy luridness phenomenalism sensualism

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.

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