conspicuous consumption
Example Sentences
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“Zoomer’s interest is less driven by conspicuous consumption than seeking out specific experiences.”
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 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
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 ● Nov. 3, 2025
“Luxury” is a word now almost solely associated with objects and conspicuous consumption — a stand-in for “expensive” that ignores the feeling of luxury found in the small micro-luxuries of everyday life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
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
