conspicuous consumption

noun

Synonyms of conspicuous consumption next

: lavish or wasteful spending thought to enhance social prestige

Examples of conspicuous consumption in a Sentence

a culture of conspicuous consumption

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Nevertheless, the conspicuous consumption of members of the elite and their way of life make the corruption evident to observers. —

Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2024 One striking trend would be embracing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, a testament to the party’s awareness of a younger, more environmentally conscious electorate more averse to conspicuous consumption. —

Essence, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of conspicuous consumption was in 1899

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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.

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