Sensationalism (Noun)
Meaning 1
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
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Meaning 2
The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.