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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
These were mostly built by wealthy American families between 1870 and 1915, as conspicuous consumption became a symbolic tool of the elite.
—Evan Nicole Brown, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Successful wealth-builders feel genuine satisfaction in financial discipline and growth, taking pride in resource management rather than conspicuous consumption.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
By tapping into the desire for conspicuous consumption, Arnault built an empire rooted in high-end products and solidified his dominance in the world of haute couture.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
These were mostly built by wealthy American families between 1870 and 1915, as conspicuous consumption became a symbolic tool of the elite.
—Evan Nicole Brown, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Successful wealth-builders feel genuine satisfaction in financial discipline and growth, taking pride in resource management rather than conspicuous consumption.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
By tapping into the desire for conspicuous consumption, Arnault built an empire rooted in high-end products and solidified his dominance in the world of haute couture.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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For a skincare splurge, book a treatment at the Sisley-Paris Spa, the Fairmont’s spa within a spa, and one of the few Sisley outposts in the country.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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For more splurge-worthy, designer styles, all of the cool girls are wearing Khaite this winter.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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While an eight-game winning run saw Cherki, Foden and Haaland hit their devastating best, three frustrating draws against Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion were characterised by wastefulness in front of goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then again, a sense of glamour and lavishness—two pillars of Old Hollywood, when the big film studios had big money to burn—still goes hand-in-hand with awards season dressing today, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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And yet, most fliers—unable to afford the lavishness of business or first class—feel banished to fly forever in the very cheapest seats.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2025
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The strained awkwardness of Adelina and Alban’s gestures of generosity underscore the class disparity between the city dwellers and their relatives.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hunter echoes that sentiment, pointing to Donna’s professional success and generosity of spirit.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The extravagance of the hotel comes to the fore in the suites and penthouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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What is your greatest extravagance?—
Keith McNally,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even in Thalberg’s truncation, the movie is a masterwork, its overwhelming profusion of detail matched by the angular tension of Stroheim’s images.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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There’s a tension between the fairy tale’s tellers (of which there are a profusion) and the fairy tale’s main characters.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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