Sensationalism
81sensationalistic — adjective typical of tabloids sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal yellow press • Syn: ↑scandalmongering, ↑yellow • Similar to: ↑sensational • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
82JOURNALISM — Jews have played a major role in journalism since the early years of the profession. Publishers, editors, columnists, and reporters contributed to the development of political analysis, mass circulation techniques, methods of worldwide news… …
83Aufklarung — Auf kl[ a]*rung, n. [G., enlightenment.] A philosophic movement of the 18th century characterized by a lively questioning of authority, keen interest in matters of politics and general culture, and an emphasis on empirical method in science. It… …
84Intuitionalism — In tu*i tion*al*ism, n. (Metaph.) The doctrine that the perception or recognition of primary truth is intuitive, or direct and immediate; opposed to {sensationalism}, and {experientialism}. [1913 Webster] …
85Rationalism — Ra tion*al*ism (r[a^]sh [u^]n*al*[i^]z m), n. [Cf. F. rationalisme.] 1. (Theol.) The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation. [1913 Webster] 2.… …
86Sensational — Sen*sa tion*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge. [1913 Webster] 3. Suited or intended to excite… …
87Sensationalist — Sen*sa tion*al*ist, n. 1. (Metaph.) An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical sensationalism. [1913 Webster] 2. One who practices sensational writing or speaking. [1913 Webster] …
88Sensualism — Sen su*al*ism, n. [Cf. F. sensualisme.] 1. The condition or character of one who is sensual; subjection to sensual feelings and appetite; sensuality. [1913 Webster] 2. (Philos.) The doctrine that all our ideas, or the operations of the… …
89catchpenny — adjective Date: 1748 using sensationalism or cheapness for appeal < a catchpenny newspaper > …
90circus — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, circle, circus more at circle Date: 14th century 1. a. a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (as… …
