SENSATIONALISM

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Scrabble letter values: S1E1N1S1A1T1I1O1N1A1L1I1S1M3 = 16

Definition

  1. noun subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
  2. noun the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes. — synonyms: luridness
  3. noun (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good. — synonyms: sensualism
  4. noun (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience. — synonyms: empiricism, empiricist_philosophy

Examples

  • “the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”

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