competitive consumption
noun phrasePurchasing or consuming in response to comparisons with other people's possessions or lifestyles.
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consumerism
nounAn emphasis on acquiring and consuming goods; also advocacy for consumers' interests.
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adjectiveMarked by excessive, persistent attention or preoccupation.
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