Do the Germans have any other concerns in life apart from consumerism?
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Consumerism
/kənˈsumərɪzm̩/
Synonyms for "consumerism" (38 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Noun(2 words)
bourgeoisiecommodification critique
Strong matches (11)
Related words (19)
impulse buyinginstallment buyingmail-order buyingmarketingmoney illusionpurchasepurchasingpurchasing powerrebuyingrepurchaseshoppingshopping spreewindow shoppingwindow-shopping
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bourgeoisie, buy, buying, buying power, buying up.
- Sentence evidence is available for consumerism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "consumerism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "consumerism"
Keep "consumerism" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "consumerism" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "consumerism", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "consumerism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
8 entriesbranding-driven demandconspicuous consumptionfast fashion phenomenonmass consumptiononline shopping cultureoverconsumptionretail-led growthstatus anxiety
Collocations
6 entriesadvertising industryconspicuous consumptionconsumer cultureconsumer debtmass consumptionretail sector
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
In his view, the domination by English is a threat to the heritage of humanity. It poses an even worse risk: This "single language" will lead to a "single thought" obsessed with money and consumerism.
Source: tatoeba (3393980)
Excessive consumerism in some countries affects the natural environment.
Source: tatoeba (8170327)
At the Vatican, Pope Francis urged the faithful to reject "the god of money" as well as consumerism, pleasure, success and self.
Source: tatoeba (8433356)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "consumerism"?
Closest matches include bourgeoisie, buy, buying, buying power, buying up.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "consumerism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.