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consumerism

[kuhn-soo-muh-riz-uhm] / kənˈsu məˌrɪz əm /


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But factories and businesses in the mountainous district say the age-old tradition is struggling against weak consumerism, with even the approaching Lunar New Year failing to boost sales.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Zombies doubling as a metaphor for consumerism or groupthink?

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

It’s been suggested that what’s driven this bucket-list fascination in recent years is plain ol’ consumerism, as in we want to buy our way to a life of great accomplishment.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Some fans and critics of the singer are questioning whether Swift is overexposed or if her recent work is feeding a culture of consumerism.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Marketers have had to adjust their strategies in this fluid world of consumerism.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times



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