Social Status

noun expenditure

adjective done in a way that is easily seen or noticed

• Conspicuous consumption is often associated with displaying wealth through luxury goods and services.
• People who engage in conspicuous consumption are often seen as showing off their money.
• Those who flex with their flashy purchases are all about that conspicuous consumption life.
• In a world where status is measured by possessions, conspicuous consumption reigns supreme.

noun the practice of achieving an advantage over others through a display of superior skills or abilities

• The constant one-upmanship between the two rival companies led to a fierce competition for market dominance.
• There's always a bit of one-upmanship going on between my siblings when it comes to achievements.
• The group of friends engaged in a game of one-upmanship to see who could come up with the most outrageous story.
• The artist's use of bold colors and intricate details in his paintings was a form of one-upmanship against traditional styles.