status symbol

noun

an object, habit, etc., by which the social or economic status of the possessor may be judged.

status symbol

noun

a possession which is regarded as proof of the owner's social position, wealth, prestige, etc

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Idioms and Phrases

A position or activity that allows one's social prestige to be displayed, as in She doesn't even drive; that car of hers is purely a status symbol. [Mid-1900s]

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Rhino horn is sold for tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram, and seen as a status symbol in parts of the world.

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But these members-only circles are more than expensive schmoozing — they're a business model, a status symbol and a growing part of the luxury market.

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In rural settings, it was once considered a status symbol - a sign that "this man eats well".

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To some, dogs are an accessory or a status symbol, or worse: an Instagram algorithm booster.

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In Southeast Asia, the skyscrapers with rooftop pools—often flanked by cocktail bars, dance floors, or expensive restaurants—are a societal status symbol.

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