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SENSATIONALIST

\sɛnsˈe͡ɪʃənəlˌɪst], \sɛnsˈe‍ɪʃənəlˌɪst], \s_ɛ_n_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_ə_l_ˌɪ_s_t]\

Definitions of SENSATIONALIST

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical sensationalism.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical sensationalism.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

One who regards the phenomena of mind as having their origin in sensations.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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