as in arrogance
disapproving
the behavior or attitude of people who think they are better than other people; the behavior or attitude of snobs
the snobbery of some wine connoisseurs
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Recent Examples of snobbery
The two-story house became the tiny town’s version of a ski resort, sans the steep prices and upper-crust snobbery.
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
And according to The Daily Mail there’s some snobbery involved.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
On a roll, the next stop was Lupo for happy hour—a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
The space is welcoming and cozy, and leans toward a no-frills winery experience—expect quality craftsmanship without the snobbery here.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2025
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
And according to The Daily Mail there’s some snobbery involved.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
On a roll, the next stop was Lupo for happy hour—a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
The space is welcoming and cozy, and leans toward a no-frills winery experience—expect quality craftsmanship without the snobbery here.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snobbery
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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There’s a snobbishness to that kind of comment, which doesn’t make any sense to me.—
Sharon Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Of course, culture shock works the other way around, too, and the image of Southerners who venture to the cold, bitter North for college only to be met by cultural snobbism and insulting assumptions about their identities is itself a stereotype.—
Nicole LaPorte,
Town & Country,
2 Oct. 2022
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The pant and skirt suits in particular, along with the nearly all-black palette, reminded me of the snobbism of fashion in the 1990s and early 2000s, especially in New York, when to wear colors and prints was considered gauche.—
Rachel Tashjian,
Harper's BAZAAR,
23 May 2022
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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But many Cepeda voters are still grappling to understand the disdain towards Colombia’s left.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Snobbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snobbery. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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