conspicuous consumption
Example Sentences
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In the past, economists didn’t worry too much about conspicuous consumption among the rich.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
The conspicuous consumption in “The Queen of Sparkle” section includes her diamond brooch and pendant, and her jewelry chest, made by Martin Carlin in 1770, whose adornment of Sèvres porcelain set a trend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Pregnancy can be privatizing, and it is fitting that it registers in conspicuous consumption.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025
The Condé Nast glory era really kicked off in the 1980s, as conspicuous consumption swept through the land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
But despite his aversion to money and conspicuous consumption, Chris’s political leanings could not be described as liberal.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
