Synonyms for sensationalism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm

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Définition of sensationalism

Origin :
  • 1846 in philosophy, "theory that sensation is the only source of knowledge;" 1865, of journalism that aims to excite the feelings, from sensational + -ism.
  • noun exaggeration
Example sentences :
  • The publishers objected to the title because they saw in it a touch of sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • Here, then, is a statement of facts, divested of all emotion or sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • Locke cannot be truly regarded as the author of sensationalism any more than of idealism.
  • Extract from : « Meno » by Plato
  • It must aim at getting a majority on its side, and this it can only do by sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « The New Society » by Walther Rathenau
  • There is, indeed, another side to their sensationalism which should be noticed.
  • Extract from : « Change in the Village » by (AKA George Bourne) George Sturt
  • For the first time in their lives they moved in the rich glamour of sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « Penrod » by Booth Tarkington
  • Sensationalism in art, as in literature, no doubt has its uses.
  • Extract from : « Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889 » by Various
  • But this is a statement which can only be proved on the principles of sensationalism, and never has been proved.
  • Extract from : « Theism » by Robert Flint
  • They traffic in sensationalism, carping criticism, and abuse.
  • Extract from : « Carmen Ariza » by Charles Francis Stocking
  • I hesitate, because I fear that in saying it I shall be charged with sensationalism.
  • Extract from : « Following the Color Line » by Ray Stannard Baker

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