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According to the theory of "conspicuous consumption," why do some consumers buy expensive items?

conspicuous

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] / kənˈspɪk ju əs /




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Neither “easily readable” nor “easily heard” is defined, making it safest to use the most conspicuous disclaimer possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

That made the large contingent of Russians all the more conspicuous.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Shapiro’s cadence, inflection, and conspicuous use of the pregnant pause have long invited comparisons to Obama’s speaking style, not all of them positive.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

The Tates built an influencer empire in the so-called manosphere, showcasing a lifestyle of conspicuous wealth and excess.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

I was somewhat conspicuous because I was the only person not wearing a coat of some kind.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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