sensationalism (n)
luridness (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
examples the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
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Hypernym journalese
Derivationally related form luridness → lurid
Derivationally related form sensationalism → sensationalistic
Derivationally related form sensationalism → sensationalist
Incoming links
Derivationally related form lurid → luridness
Derivationally related form sensationalistic → sensationalism
Hyponym journalese
Derivationally related form sensationalist → sensationalism

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