Synonyms for sensationalism
sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əmsen·sa·tion·al·ism

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1. sensationalismnoun

   Synonyms:
   sensualism

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1. sensationalismnoun

   subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

   Synonyms:
   sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, luridness

2. sensationalism, luridnessnoun

   the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

   "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

   Synonyms:
   paleness, pallidness, luridness, ghastliness, pallor, grimness, sensualism, lividity, empiricist philosophy, wanness, gruesomeness, empiricism, achromasia, lividness

3. sensualism, sensationalismnoun

   (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

   Synonyms:
   sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensuality, sensualness, luridness

4. empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalismnoun

   (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

   Synonyms:
   sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, quackery, luridness

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1. Scott Perry:

   This is all for headlines and sensationalism, the fact that they sent it to the press before they send it to the members is just proof it's all about headlines. This whole thing is a charade.

2. Campbell Brown:

   There's been a real effort to down-rank clickbait sensationalism.

3. Leslee Udwin:

   See the film, there is no sensationalism. It isn’t about giving a platform to the rapists.

4. Amit Khera:

   I feel like this is sensationalism, and it's unfortunate, because it takes away from a balanced and important discussion on risks and side effects.

5. Sergio Moro:

   What we had here was exacerbated sensationalism that was aimed at annulling criminal convictions, especially that of ex-president Lula.