+A **status symbol** is an item, practice, or attribute that signals an individual's [social status](/wiki/social_status) within society. These markers often communicate [wealth](/wiki/wealth), power, or prestige, deriving their value from shared cultural perceptions rather than intrinsic utility. Their presence highlights a person's standing or aspirations.
+## See also
+- [Conspicuous Consumption](/wiki/conspicuous_consumption)
+- [Luxury Goods](/wiki/luxury_goods)
+- [Social Class](/wiki/social_class)
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