While initially seen as a purely aesthetic choice, the minimalist design of many modern appliances reflects a deeper shift in consumer values, favoring _______ and practicality over _______ and elaborate ornamentation, a trend that some cultural critics ______ as a sign of growing societal pragmatism.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Consumers favor 'utility' (usefulness) and practicality over 'extravagance' (excessive ornamentation), which contrasts with 'elaborate ornamentation.' Critics would 'champion' (support) this trend if they see it as a sign of 'societal pragmatism.'