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sen·sa·tion·al·ism
 sensationalism
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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
language or subject matter intended to arouse amazement, curiosity, or morbid fascination.
The public thrives on sensationalism. |
| definition 2: |
the use of such language or subject matter.
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| derivations: |
sensationalistic (adj.), sensationalist (n.) |
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