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status symbol

noun

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


status symbol

noun

  1. 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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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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For Ylfa, sauce is a status symbol, a priceless condiment that may prove rare enough to give her power sovereign from her husband’s name.

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“It is North American turtles that are a status symbol.”

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As a global brand with a perceived "cool quotient", owning a Tesla will be a status symbol for the young, aspirational Indian population.

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