Sentences with phrase «of a status symbol»

And crossovers have become something of a status symbol, as some have luxury trim levels that feature all the same amenities found in big, expensive sedans.

It's unique invite - only sales model initially made owning the original handset a bit of a status symbol although over time, it became more of an annoyance than anything else.

On top of that, sports car are more likely to get stolen as people see them as more of a status symbol.

Seriously, a killer handbag can be just as much of a status symbol or statement accessory as an expensive piece of jewelry.

The visibility of these status symbols can create the powerfully motivating emotion of envy.

Designer candles are something of a status symbol, right?

And they're a bit of a status symbol.

The cards» branding became important, as they became a sort of status symbol among business people.

Bentley Motors is best known for creating very high end automobiles and being somewhat of a status symbol on the road.

Apparently, leaving some food on the plate is regarded as a bit of a status symbol among many upscale diners.

The headphones have become a bit of status symbol worn by celebrities as well as audiophiles.

I'm not bored by trends and similar outfits but by the increased presenting of status symbols.

These groups claim that Golden Retrievers were some sort of status symbol in Turkey ten years ago and that's why they have all suddenly been dumped but none of them claiming this have ever been to Turkey.

Aristocrats of the Roman Empire perfected the Maltese's role of status symbol and fashion statement.

It's the latest Freitag bag, sort of a status symbol since it's produced in a limited edition and only available at the museums or on line at specific times.

Though the J.P. Morgan Reserve Card now features a set of attractive benefits and features, it acts as more of a status symbol.

But KIPP is like the Whole Foods of charter schools — somewhat of a status symbol that everyone seems to want one in their town.

There, according to Politico reporter Ben Smith, an AOL email address is something of a status symbol.

Fewer working - class and poor Americans are marrying nowadays in part because marriage is seen increasingly as a sort of status symbol: a sign that a couple has arrived both emotionally and financially.

Given that most well - heeled Chinese women do not work, these nannies - with - extras are more of a status symbol than a necessary accessory to a busy life.

He lingers on the gigolo's wardrobe, his stereo, his artwork, and his impeccably designed apartment, all of the status symbols that one can attain for a not - so - small price.

The Grand Marquis is something of a status symbol, being that it's a luxury car.

I've realized that for many in the heights of tradpub, a book is a sort of status symbol, a thing to be seen with - call it Conspicuous Reading.

Having an American Express credit card (or charge card in this case) has always been somewhat of a status symbol, and the required annual fee is no drop in the bucket.

Fountain pens are one of those status symbols that used to be impressive but no longer are.

All of this comes at an eye - watering price, though, and HDR is still in its infancy, which means that the X1 Yoga is more of a status symbol than other excellent business 2 - in - 1s like the Editors» Choice HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2.

The first form of esteem is that of a status symbol and capturing envy of others.