conspicuous consumption

Example Sentences

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The best things in life may not always be free, but there’s plenty you can do with or without your money that does not involve conspicuous consumption.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s their money, and too many Angelenos do love conspicuous consumption.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

To my mind, social media is the problem, enticing everyone to covet conspicuous consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Posting a well-lit spritz, matcha or sardines signals leisure, affluence and wellness — conspicuous consumption, Goop-style.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 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