conspicuous consumption

noun

Definition of conspicuous consumptionnext
as in splurge

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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption FatFIRE, however, makes conspicuous consumption part of the deal. — Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 People in normal circumstances buy with discernment that penalizes conspicuous consumption. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
  1. splurge
  2. wastefulness
  3. lavishness
  4. generosity
  5. extravagance
  6. profusion
Noun
  • For a splurge-worthy design, these Bernardo boots are built to last with high-quality leather and a durable sole that still fits within the minimalist boot trend.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Merry Moments Holiday Wreath Wreaths can be quite a decor splurge, but not at ALDI.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of splurge
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  • His overall record was still solid, but there was an unmistakable wastefulness to his batting which had never been present before.
    — Ben Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Such wastefulness in the first half prevented Louisiana from dragging USC into a dogfight.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of wastefulness
Noun
  • Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.
    — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lavishness
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  • In a spirit of goodwill and generosity, Bolten had thrown a gathering in his West Wing office for Barack Obama’s incoming chief, Rahm Emanuel.
    — Chris Whipple, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Autumn’s ephemeral generosity is a warning, not an unconditional gift.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of generosity
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  • Suddenly, another velvet bow seems entirely reasonable, the mantel could use a little more greenery, and an elaborate miniature Christmas village feels less like an extravagance and more like a necessity.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The dedication and imagination and sheer extravagance of the cosplayers provides the city with a constant rolling panorama of personalities.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of extravagance
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  • There was no moon, but stars were scattered in profusion across the black sky.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Also using machine profusion, doctors at Northwestern have been able to more optimally use a single organ, taking two different parts of one liver and inserting it into two recipients.
    — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of profusion

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