conspicuous consumption
Example Sentences
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To my mind, social media is the problem, enticing everyone to covet conspicuous consumption.
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.
It may be that it was a happy one, and you merely feel a little self-conscious about your relative wealth, or your siblings might make occasional comments on what they see as conspicuous consumption.
From MarketWatch
The Condé Nast glory era really kicked off in the 1980s, as conspicuous consumption swept through the land.
From Los Angeles Times
But it has plenty to pitch concerning the joys and burdens of conspicuous consumption.
From Salon
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