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Definitions

conspicuous consumption

NOUN

extravagant spending

Synonyms

WEAK

acquisitiveness conspicuous waste opulence waste

Example Sentences

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In the past, economists didn’t worry too much about conspicuous consumption among the rich.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Pregnancy can be privatizing, and it is fitting that it registers in conspicuous consumption.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

But it has plenty to pitch concerning the joys and burdens of conspicuous consumption.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 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