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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
That reminder of Hamas members’ conspicuous consumption stood in stark contrast to the message of the news cycle that had been raging for days prior: the charge that Israel had been deliberately starving Gaza to the brink of its existence.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
From Revenge Spending to Revenge Saving: A Behavioral Shift
In contrast to the conspicuous consumption of revenge spending, revenge saving reflects a quieter, more introspective approach to financial resilience.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 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
That reminder of Hamas members’ conspicuous consumption stood in stark contrast to the message of the news cycle that had been raging for days prior: the charge that Israel had been deliberately starving Gaza to the brink of its existence.
—Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
From Revenge Spending to Revenge Saving: A Behavioral Shift
In contrast to the conspicuous consumption of revenge spending, revenge saving reflects a quieter, more introspective approach to financial resilience.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 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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Snag the splurge-worthy Concealer Pen that seamlessly melts into the star’s Olay skin care picks, above.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge that gets you unmatched proximity to the new park, choose Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which has its own dedicated park entrance and an impressive lagoon-style pool.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Eligibility rules vary widely, and caregiving programs or assistance are administered by a profusion of entities, from state and local governments to the Veterans Administration and nonprofits.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Valley of the Butterflies is a serene woodland park with streams, waterfalls, and a profusion of tiger moths in summer.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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