conspicuous consumption

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Noun conspicuous consumption has 1 sense

conspicuous consumption - buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
--₁ is a kind of consumption, economic consumption, usance, use, use of goods and services

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Conspicuous Consumption

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The act of buying and using expensive or luxurious goods and services to demonstrate one's wealth or social status.

Usage:

Conspicuous consumption is often associated with individuals who seek to display their affluence to others.
Some argue that conspicuous consumption is a shallow and materialistic behavior.
Many high-end fashion brands rely on conspicuous consumption to drive their sales.

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