Sensationalism
nounsɛn'seɪʃə,nəlɪzəm
Noun
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
“the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”
Similar:LuridnessType of:Journalese(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Similar:Empiricism(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
Similar:Sensualismsubject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
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- Luridness
- Empiricism
- Sensualism
- Sensationalist
- Sensationalistic