elitism
noun
elit·ism
i-ˈlē-ˌti-zəm 
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Examples of elitism in a Sentence
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Of course, there have long been attempts at political interference in academia, with a distrust of elitism smoldering beneath the widespread disdain for the ivory tower.
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Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Still, every record store worker who spoke with Rolling Stone has been widely embracing of the pop wave not just from sales but from a cultural standpoint, a rejection of the sort of elitism that can still be associated with vinyl culture snobbery.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
West Africans began to grapple with a shift in their understanding of elitism, which birthed a new body standard that incorporated the Western emphasis on thinness.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 22 Feb. 2024
Historically, racial exclusion and elitism have defined Mardi Gras.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 12 Feb. 2024
For 47 years, the long-running event has defied prejudice, stereotypes, and elitism to provide a snowy sanctuary for othered skiers.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
Anyone inclined to call the Troisgros’ operation pretentious would be hard pressed to draw the same conclusion four hours later: This is about as honest as elitism gets.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
This combination of elitism and sadism is distinct to Fincher, as is his puke-and-urine color scheme.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Nov. 2023
In 2005, a friend and I discussed the idea of creating a safe space for people to come together to learn music; no auditions, no elitism, something for everyone.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Still, every record store worker who spoke with Rolling Stone has been widely embracing of the pop wave not just from sales but from a cultural standpoint, a rejection of the sort of elitism that can still be associated with vinyl culture snobbery.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
West Africans began to grapple with a shift in their understanding of elitism, which birthed a new body standard that incorporated the Western emphasis on thinness.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 22 Feb. 2024
Historically, racial exclusion and elitism have defined Mardi Gras.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 12 Feb. 2024
For 47 years, the long-running event has defied prejudice, stereotypes, and elitism to provide a snowy sanctuary for othered skiers.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
Anyone inclined to call the Troisgros’ operation pretentious would be hard pressed to draw the same conclusion four hours later: This is about as honest as elitism gets.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
This combination of elitism and sadism is distinct to Fincher, as is his puke-and-urine color scheme.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Nov. 2023
In 2005, a friend and I discussed the idea of creating a safe space for people to come together to learn music; no auditions, no elitism, something for everyone.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
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“Elitism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elitism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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