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consumerism

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


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Even resistance to consumerism could be packaged as a new consumer ideal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

"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

Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

At the same time, influencers became the dominant force in marketing, more so than brands, and the appeal of ethical consumerism ran headlong into an economy battered by the pandemic and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 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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