status symbol

noun

: something (such as an expensive car) that a person owns and that shows wealth or a high social status

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Tellingly, growth in bar and coin sales outpaced the jewelry sector by more than double—signaling that consumers are flocking to gold as an investment more than as a splurge or status symbol. —

Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 The Hermès Birkin is notorious for sporting a hefty price tag and for being a status symbol among A-listers including Jennifer Lopez, Kris Jenner, and Victoria Beckham. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 The Birkin bag, named after late British singer and actress Jane Birkin, has long been a status symbol known for its exclusive waitlists. —

Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Since then, camo print has been ushered into a new era as a cool status symbol that has been further amplified by a younger demographic of non-conservative voters through Harris/Walz campaign merch—specifically, a camo baseball cap. —

Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for status symbol

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