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sensationalism

/sɛn'seɪʃə,nəlɪzəm/ · sɛnseɪʃənəlɪzəm

Sensationalism has 5 syllables: sen · sa · tion · al · ism.

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noun. The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes.

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. Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.

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