A person who is
always looking to improve their social standing beyond what is reasonable or fitting by acquiring more desirable possessions, taking extravagant vacations, joining
exclusive organizations and cultivating new and advantageous
social connections in order to impress others.
His vacationing on the Costa del Sol shows what a status seeker he has become.
Being superficial status seekers, they are thinking of buying a new McMansion,
even though they
don't plan on having a family and already own a
house that suits their needs in all respects.