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consumerism

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


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"It's just really chic. And I love less is more, I love minimalism... less consumerism and just self-care things that you could probably do at home."

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Friedman emphasizes that some critics are concerned that a so-called BookTok phenomenon pushes literature toward consumerism and waters down literary quality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Viewers were shocked by the price tag for a 5-year-old, accusing the post of promoting excessive consumerism.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

After all, he has been consumed by consumerism since childhood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

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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