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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
Instead, the discourse fixates on what amounts to a form of conspicuous consumption.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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Home to just 17 spacious and well-designed guest rooms and 23 fireplaces, high end The Ivy Hotel makes for a relaxing getaway within the heart of the city that’s most certainly worth the splurge.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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There's nothing like warmer weather to inspire a closet purge followed by a little shopping splurge.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024
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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 1 Apr. 2025.
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