Understanding the meaning of sensationalism

sensationalism

/sɛn'seɪʃə,nəlɪzəm/

noun
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
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"the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

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luridness

type of:
journalese
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
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empiricism empiricist philosophy

type of:
philosophical theory philosophical doctrine
noun
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
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sensualism

type of:
philosophical theory philosophical doctrine
noun
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
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type of:
message substance subject matter content

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