discretionary
Example Sentences
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Dollar Tree issued a cautious outlook for the year amid tariff and freight-cost uncertainty, even as demand for discretionary products remains strong.
Crude prices have risen nearly 40% and gasoline at least 17%, reducing consumer discretionary spending despite the U.S. being a crude exporter.
From Barron's
One tool is the ratio of consumer staples to consumer discretionary sectors, where a rising ratio signals a defensive rotation.
From Barron's
The company saw growth in consumables, which includes groceries, and in discretionary categories such as seasonal, home products and apparel.
From MarketWatch
Modern technology makes it easy to spend, and he’s had success asking clients to use cash for discretionary purchases.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
