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sensationalism
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 14
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- M
- Contains
- ENSATIONALIS
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
noun
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
noun
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
“the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”
noun
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
In context
Example Sentences
the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
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