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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
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.
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a result, even if bad customers slipped through the application process, their banks could catch them on the back end because of their conspicuous consumption.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So, how did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
We’re told in Superfine that, around 300 years ago, a new culture of conspicuous consumption, fueled by slavery, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothes signaling wealth and taste.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a result, even if bad customers slipped through the application process, their banks could catch them on the back end because of their conspicuous consumption.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So, how did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
We’re told in Superfine that, around 300 years ago, a new culture of conspicuous consumption, fueled by slavery, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothes signaling wealth and taste.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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Unfortunately, many of them cost over four figures, and not many of us can or are willing to make that splurge to buy a purse.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Points and miles, deployed thoughtfully, make the experience less of a splurge and more of a strategy.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But beyond the gowns, plenty of designers shot their look books either inside palatial homes or on the grounds of Versailles-style gardens, furthering the theme of extravagance.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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People are turning back to color and extravagance, especially with eye makeup.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the many species, Coreopsis grandiflora is a yellow-orange perennial that grows with weedlike profusion in every type of soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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