conspicuous consumption

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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption One striking trend would be embracing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, a testament to the party’s awareness of a younger, more environmentally conscious electorate more averse to conspicuous consumption. Essence, 17 Aug. 2024 Vance’s critique of conspicuous consumption among the poor is something everyone should consider. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024 After all, mob wife aesthetic is conspicuous consumption. Vanessa Rosales Altamar, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2024 An abrupt drop in the sale of luxury goods after the campaign began suggests a temporary restraint in bribery and conspicuous consumption. Yuen Yuen Ang, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021 See all Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption 
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Noun
  • Start Slideshow With Black Friday right around the corner, now is an ideal time to begin making plans to shop for holiday gifts — especially big ticket items that might be out-of-budget splurges during the rest of the year.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Below, check out our fitness gift guide for 2024, including purely practical picks and exciting splurges.
    Suzy Forman, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • However, try to be cautious of spending impulsively — Mars in Leo loves extravagance!
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The film combines slasher-style chase sequences while indulging retro monster movie extravagance and a nice smattering of visceral gore.
    EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Both are experiments in light—the former considering how a profusion of illuminated rooms and cars had reshaped the Manhattan sky, the latter mulling how a gigantic boulder can turn a sunny landscape dark.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 Sep. 2024
  • By Judy Berman September 5, 2024 12:40 PM EDT What more could possibly be left to say about TV’s post-Big Little Lies profusion of glossy domestic thrillers?
    Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024

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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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