SENSATIONALISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SENSATIONALISM?

Need another word that means the same as “sensationalism”? Find 17 synonyms for “sensationalism” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sensationalism” are: luridness, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensualism, fuss, commotion, stir, show, showiness, display, ostentation, flashiness, publicity, pageantry, splendour, hubbub, brouhaha

Sensationalism as a Noun

Definitions of "Sensationalism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sensationalism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
• The doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
• (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
• (especially in journalism) the presentation of stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy.
• The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes.
• Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
• The ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.

Synonyms of "Sensationalism" as a noun (17 Words)

brouhaha	Loud confused noise from many sources. All that election brouhaha.
commotion	A state of confused and noisy disturbance. A commotion of people fought for the exits.
display	A clear demonstration of an emotion, skill, or quality. An aerobatic display team.
empiricism	Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings.
empiricist philosophy	Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings.
flashiness	Tasteless showiness.
fuss	A rapid active commotion. He didn t put up too much of a fuss.
hubbub	Loud confused noise from many sources. She fought through the hubbub.
luridness	Unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress.
ostentation	Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity. The office was spacious but without any trace of ostentation.
pageantry	An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes. The pageantry of George V s jubilee.
publicity	Material or information used for advertising or promotional purposes. The publicity of the court room.
sensualism	The ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
show	An event or competition involving the public display of animals, plants, or products. That ceremony is just for show.
showiness	Extravagant elaborateness.
splendour	Magnificent features or qualities. The splendours of the imperial court.
stir	An act of stirring food or drink. The event caused quite a stir.

Usage Examples of "Sensationalism" as a noun

• The tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation.
• Media sensationalism.