consumerism

noun

con·sum·er·ism kən-ˈsü-mə-ˌri-zəm

-mər-ˌi-

: the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable

also : a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods

… the contemporary marketplace is shaped solely by the craven needs of lowbrow consumerism … —

Thomas Byrne Edsall

: the promotion of the consumer's interests

consumerist

kən-ˈsü-mə-rist

-mər-ist

noun or adjective

consumeristic

kən-ˌsü-mə-ˈri-stik

-mər-ˈi-

adjective

Examples of consumerism in a Sentence

concerns about increasing consumerism among teenagers

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Like a Gen Z version of QVC, TikTok Live shopping events are part of a push by the social media platform to combine the convenience of mobile commerce and the frenzied consumerism of limited-time deals with interactive, unscripted entertainment. —

Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Transparency, measurable progress and a willingness to acknowledge both successes and challenges will be the hallmarks of brands that thrive in the era of sustainable consumerism. —

Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Channels that don't overly focus on consumerism or push products onto young viewers. —

Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024 Still, passions about Black Friday run deep, rooted in family traditions and stances on capitalism, consumerism and commercialism of the holidays. —

Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumerism