sensationalism Meaning and Definition
1. n. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
2. n. (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
3. n. the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
4. n. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Sensationalism is a type of editorial bias in mass media in which events and topics in news stories and pieces are overhyped to present biased impressions on events, which may cause a manipulation to the truth of a story.
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