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substance vs sensationalism

sensationalism vs substance

substance and sensationalism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
substance Yes No No No
sensationalism Yes No No No
As nouns, sensationalism is a hyponym of substance; that is, sensationalism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than substance:
  • substance: content communicating a message; what something is about
  • sensationalism: subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
substance (noun) sensationalism (noun)
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
the property of holding together and retaining its shape the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
the idea that is intended subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
content communicating a message; what something is about
considerable capital (wealth or income)
material of a particular kind or constitution
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