Synonyms of sensationalism

1. sensationalism, message, content, subject matter, substance: usage: subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
2. sensationalism, luridness, journalese: usage: the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
3. sensualism, sensationalism, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory: usage: (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
4. empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory: usage: (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience