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1. sensationalism
noun. ['sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm'] (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
Synonyms
- experimentalism
- logical positivism
- empiricism
- positivism
- British empiricism
- philosophical doctrine
- philosophical theory
Antonyms
- negativity
- environmentalism
- hereditarianism
- approval
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- sensational (English)
- -al (English)
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Rhymes with Sensationalism
- abolitionism
- absenteeism
- absolutism
- activism
- adventurism
- adventurism
- agrarianism
- alcoholism
- altruism
- amateurism
- americanism
- anachronism
- aneurism
- anglo-catholicism
- animism
- antagonism
- anthropomorphism
- anti-catholicism
- anti-catholicism
- antidisestablishmentarianism
Sentences with sensationalism
1. Noun, singular or mass
John McLean purchased the paper in 1905 and used sensationalism to report the news.
2. sensationalism
noun. ['sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm'] the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes.
Synonyms
- journalese
Antonyms
- unhappy
- dissatisfy
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- sensational (English)
- -al (English)
3. sensationalism
noun. ['sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm'] (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
Synonyms
- philosophical theory
- sensualism
Antonyms
- belief
- unbelief
- displeased
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- sensational (English)
- -al (English)
4. sensationalism
noun. ['sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm'] subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
Synonyms
- content
- sensational
- unsensational
- subject matter
- substance
Antonyms
- unsensational
- discontent
- rejection
- unimpressive
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- sensational (English)
- -al (English)