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as in snobs
a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
our neighbor is a tiresome old snoot who keeps talking about how the neighborhood is going downhill
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as in frowns
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
a snoot that suggested that she thought that she was better than the rest of us
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as in disdains
to show contempt for
after some modest success, the singer began to snoot the very people who had helped her get her career off the ground
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoots
Noun
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Adults, even music snobs, love the songs (as does Khloé Kardashian).—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
29 May 2026 -
Neither of us are, like, coastal snobs in this way.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The student allegedly suffered severe blood loss due to bloody noses and blood clotting that required medical attention.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Those surrounding the bride stood up and began clapping, their frowns shifting to wide smiles.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the series’ most creative elements is the variety of scowls Graham deploys while arguing with Hezekiah, Mary, or his younger brother, Treacle (James Nelson-Joyce), a pragmatic family man who represents everything Sugar’s life could have been if he weren’t filled with so much self-loathing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On May 24, the 29-year-old model and Rhode founder shared a roundup of photos from her trip to Seoul, which basically serves as a summer packing guide for anyone who hates to check a bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 May 2026
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Her husband manipulates her, her best friend hates her, her sister derides her; her entire existence is thin and precarious.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Noun
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And yet, the wry grimaces that followed said the quiet part out loud.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Claffey tries to move Ansell away from the subject and grimaces at the camera when his costar seems to say a little too much.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Snoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoots. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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