retail therapy
Example Sentences
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Two years of pandemic — of “not being able to exercise their retail therapy,” he said — had generated pent-up demand for multithousand-dollar-a-night hotel rooms and multimillion-dollar apartments.
From Seattle Times
Although we haven’t been spending as much money going out, there has still been plenty of retail therapy going on.
From Seattle Times
Armed with pricey, good-looking products that might be more retail therapy than mental-health treatment, tech companies are elbowing their way into moments of peace and silence that could be therapeutic even without a glowing or humming device.
From Washington Post
Amid an urge to create a semblance of separation from the everyday trappings of city and suburban living, many of the country’s most wealthy celebrities have long flocked to the quaint resort town of Aspen, Colorado for much-needed relaxation and retail therapy.
From Fox News
When feeling low, I’m not above indulging in retail therapy, often buying yet another bathing suit or cozy fleece to add to my extensive collection.
From New York Times
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