name-dropper

as in elitist

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Noun
  • The private remark reinforced a sense, even among conservatives, that the wealthy businessman was an out-of-touch elitist who was ready to write-off about half the country as indifferent to his economic agenda.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In a Fox News interview, Carr portrayed Kimmel as an elitist and his own interests as those of the community.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On my African American side, there’s my father, who’s become a coffee snob and appreciates a great cup of black coffee made with beans from a small roaster.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Name-dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name-dropper. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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