sensationalism

• Nom désignant l'utilisation de sujets excitants, choquants ou exagérés, notamment dans le journalisme, afin d'attirer l'attention et de plaire au plus grand nombre. Peut aussi renvoyer au style ou à la pratique qui privilégie l'émotion et le spectaculaire au détriment de la mesure ou de l'exactitude.

A noun referring to the use of exciting, shocking, or exaggerated subject matter, especially in journalism, to attract attention and appeal to popular tastes.

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1. Vulgar or exciting contentC1formal

   Material or subject matter deliberately designed to excite, shock, or appeal to unrefined tastes.

   Sensationnalisme

   • The tabloid was criticized for its reliance on sensationalism to sell copies.
   • The movie relied on cheap sensationalism rather than a compelling story.
   • Many reality TV shows are built on sensationalism and manufactured drama.

   Synonymesluridnessmelodramapulptitillationyellow journalism

   Antonymesmoderationrestraintsobriety

2. Journalistic practiceC1formalbusiness

   The use of shocking, exaggerated, or lurid subject matter in news reporting to attract a large audience.

   Sensationnalisme journalistique

   • The news channel was accused of sensationalism in its coverage of the disaster.
   • Sensationalism in journalism often undermines the truth.
   • The editor warned against sensationalism and urged reporters to stick to the facts.

   Synonymesexploitationluridnessyellow journalism

3. Ethical doctrine (philosophy)C2formal

   The philosophical view that feelings or emotions are the sole criterion for determining what is morally good.

   Sentimentalisme moral

   • Sensationalism as an ethical theory argues that pleasure is the ultimate good.
   • The philosopher's work explored the limits of sensationalism in moral reasoning.
   • Critics of sensationalism claim it ignores rational principles of ethics.

   Synonymessentimentalism

4. Epistemological doctrine (philosophy)C2formal

   The theory that all knowledge originates from sensory experience.

   Sensualisme (philosophie)

   • Sensationalism in epistemology holds that the mind is a blank slate at birth.
   • The philosopher argued for a form of sensationalism, rejecting innate ideas.
   • Modern psychology has moved beyond the strict sensationalism of early empiricists.

   Synonymesempiricismsensualism