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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How to use sensationalism in a sentence?

1. Campbell Brown:

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Qari Yousaf Ahmadi:

   There are allegations that our communication is rife with sensationalism and embellishment but we never abandon the truth, we correct it immediately.

5. Mark Zuckerberg:

   There's too much sensationalism, misinformation and polarization in the world today. Social media enables people to spread information faster than ever before, and if we don't specifically tackle these problems, then we end up amplifying them, that's why it's important that News Feed promotes high quality news that helps build a sense of common ground.