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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Platforms that prioritise these expectations are the ones best positioned to navigate this new age of conscious consumerism. —

Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 In an era of ethical consumerism, Aadnevik’s unwavering commitment to handcrafted production techniques resonates with today’s discerning clientele. —

Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 The consumerism train has left the station, and the future of healthcare is onboard. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. —

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Our innate desire for happiness as refracted through the lens of consumerism? —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumerism