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

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1. sensationalismnoun

   subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

2. sensationalism, luridnessnoun

   the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

   "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"

3. sensualism, sensationalismnoun

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

4. empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalismnoun

   (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

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1. sensationalismnoun

   The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.

2. sensationalismnoun

   A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.

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1. Sensationalism

   In journalism and mass media, sensationalism is a type of editorial tactic. Events and topics in news stories are selected and worded to excite the greatest number of readers and viewers. This style of news reporting encourages biased or emotionally loaded impressions of events rather than neutrality, and may cause a manipulation to the truth of a story. Sensationalism may rely on reports about generally insignificant matters and portray them as a major influence on society, or biased presentations of newsworthy topics, in a trivial, or tabloid manner, contrary to general assumptions of professional journalistic standards.Some tactics include being deliberately obtuse, appealing to emotions, being controversial, intentionally omitting facts and information, being loud and self-centered, and acting to obtain attention. Trivial information and events are sometimes misrepresented and exaggerated as important or significant, and often include stories about the actions of individuals and small groups of people, the content of which is often insignificant and irrelevant to the macro-level day-to-day events occurring globally.

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1. sensationalism

   Sensationalism is the practice of presenting news or information in a way that provokes public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy or objectivity. This often involves the use of shocking headlines, exaggeration, scandal-mongering or appealing to emotions.

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1. Sensationalismnoun

   the doctrine held by Condillac, and by some ascribed to Locke, that our ideas originate solely in sensation, and consist of sensations transformed; sensualism; -- opposed to intuitionalism, and rationalism

2. Sensationalismnoun

   the practice or methods of sensational writing or speaking; as, the sensationalism of a novel

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1. Sensationalism

   Sensationalism is a type of editorial bias in mass media in which events and topics in news stories and pieces are over-hyped to increase viewership or readership numbers. Sensationalism may include reporting about generally insignificant matters and events that don't influence overall society and biased presentations of newsworthy topics in a sensationalist, trivial or tabloid manner. Some tactics include being deliberately obtuse, appealing to emotions, being controversial, intentionally omitting facts and information, being loud, self-centered and acting to obtain attention. Trivial information and events are sometimes misrepresented and exaggerated as important or significant, and often includes stories about the actions of individuals and small groups of people, the content of which is often insignificant and irrelevant relative to the macro-level day-to-day events that occur globally. Furthermore, the content and subject matter typically doesn't affect the lives of the masses and doesn't affect society, and instead is broadcast and printed to attract viewers and readers. Examples include press coverage about the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal, Casey Anthony Trial, Tonya Harding's role in the attack of Nancy Kerrigan, the Elian Gonzalez affair and the O.J. Simpson murder case.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sensationalism in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sensationalism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of sensationalism in a Sentence

1. 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.

2. Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin:

   I will not name the shooter, i will not give him the credit he probably sought prior to this horrific and cowardly act. You will never hear me mention his name. We would encourage media to avoid using it, to not repeat it. We encourage you not to glorify and create sensationalism for him. He in no way deserves this. Focus your attention on the victims, on the families, helping them get through this difficult time.

3. Campbell Brown:

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sensationalism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sensationalism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensationalism
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalism
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sensationalism