as in splurge
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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
Buy Now: $15 Human Finery by Quentin Bell Bell, who was Virginia Woolf’s nephew and who taught for many years as professor of History and Theory of Art at Sussex University, develops his theory of fashion starting from Thorstein Veblen’s categories of conspicuous consumption.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, the discourse fixates on what amounts to a form of conspicuous consumption.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
They are increasingly attracted to authenticity—real books, vinyl records, denim—and seem to have a disdain for conspicuous consumption.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Dandified servants, then known as ‘luxury slaves,’ were used as figures of conspicuous consumption.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, the discourse fixates on what amounts to a form of conspicuous consumption.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
They are increasingly attracted to authenticity—real books, vinyl records, denim—and seem to have a disdain for conspicuous consumption.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Dandified servants, then known as ‘luxury slaves,’ were used as figures of conspicuous consumption.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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For a splurge, consider the Penthouse Suite, which comes with a large wraparound terrace and provides expansive ocean views.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Granted, this is definitely a splurge, so consider going in on it with your siblings.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yes, there should be a teapot in the equation, but the real draw is the spread: a slew of tiny sandwiches; sweet and buttery pastries (like Bon Appétit Bake Club’s Coffee Cake Scones); and the extravagance of fancy china, teacups, and a tiered pastry stand for good measure.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Each new suite chronicles a distinct design epoch: the early 20th-century Edwardian era; the glamorous art deco period of the 1920s and ‘30s; the innovative mid-century golden age of the 1950s and '60s; and the glittering extravagance that defined the 1980s Dynasty-era aesthetics.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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