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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
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.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
In other words, Miller says, the enslaved themselves were items of conspicuous consumption.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
Private flights represent peak luxury, but the application of skincare in elevated travel environments is also now a form of conspicuous consumption.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Economic cooling, policy discouragement of conspicuous consumption, and a younger generation’s shifting priorities have combined to erode growth assumptions.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
In other words, Miller says, the enslaved themselves were items of conspicuous consumption.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
Private flights represent peak luxury, but the application of skincare in elevated travel environments is also now a form of conspicuous consumption.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Economic cooling, policy discouragement of conspicuous consumption, and a younger generation’s shifting priorities have combined to erode growth assumptions.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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Updating your home and outdoor space with fresh furniture doesn’t have to be a splurge.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Pieces start at just $14 (for a single coaster), making this an accessible splurge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Outside of dining and drinking, passengers will find even more extravagance in the superyacht.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Activists in Venice, Italy, are protesting the upcoming destination wedding of tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez, as reports of the event's extreme extravagance divide the city.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
Noun
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And the sharks — who do not seem particularly interested in the humans, as there is no lack of familiar lunch options — do sometimes arrive in great, unsettling profusion.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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