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as in rejected
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in disdained
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snubbed
Ivan Cornejo, Kakalo, and DannyLux are also scheduled to take the stage, putting a spotlight on música mexicana despite the genre being notably snubbed on the nomination front.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her regret over Tesla CEO Elon Musk being snubbed four years ago by then-President Joe Biden.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The role, a dramatic turn for Johnson, had early awards season buzz until audiences snubbed the film.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
This is a relatively recent development in academia, where scholars have mostly snubbed the history of forgery.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch snubbed Mahomes’ postgame handshake to start an altercation with Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Following the Chiefs’ 30-17 win over the Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Branch snubbed Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes’ handshake attempt, then took a swing at Smith-Schuster, starting a brouhaha on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
When Carson retired in 1992, NBC snubbed Letterman to hand The Tonight Show to Leno.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her regret over Tesla CEO Elon Musk being snubbed four years ago by then-President Joe Biden.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The role, a dramatic turn for Johnson, had early awards season buzz until audiences snubbed the film.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
This is a relatively recent development in academia, where scholars have mostly snubbed the history of forgery.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch snubbed Mahomes’ postgame handshake to start an altercation with Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Following the Chiefs’ 30-17 win over the Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Branch snubbed Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes’ handshake attempt, then took a swing at Smith-Schuster, starting a brouhaha on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
When Carson retired in 1992, NBC snubbed Letterman to hand The Tonight Show to Leno.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
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However, Russia’s Defense Ministry has rejected the Lithuanian claims and said its Su-30 fighter jets conducted training flights over the Kaliningrad region in strict compliance with the rules, not violating the borders of any other states.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Texas lawmakers rejected both the Smithsonian's cost estimates of transporting Discovery and the museum's legal claim of ownership.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cruise line implemented heightened cleaning and disinfection onboard and isolated sick passengers and crew, according to the CDC.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Duffy, however, added that the absences were isolated, and the agency is prepared to slow air traffic as needed to meet controller staffing levels.—
John Tufts,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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And as one who felt he’d been disrespected his entire life.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s a little rockiness between Mer and DeLuca when DeLuca feels disrespected and unequal in their relationship.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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His family, dependent on his income and repulsed at what has become of their son, must then determine what is to be done with poor Gregor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ron spends a lot of time bouncing around the web, fascinated and repulsed in equal measure.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kilmer also hated being trapped in the heavy costume and mask.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The behind-the-scenes drama of this comedy-horror film sounds a lot more stressful and tense than anything in the film (multiple actors hated the material, played hooky from set, and disavowed the final product).—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Overall, the inflation data likely add fuel to expectations that the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point at its policy meeting later this month - its second consecutive cut.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Superstar Shohei Ohtani launched a two-run shot to cut the lead down to 11-4, but the momentum still appeared to be on the Blue Jays' side in a raucous Rogers Centre.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The fact that the film is named after its subject’s most beloved — and most despised by Hart himself — hit tells you everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Really loved, obsessively loved and despised by every critic.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The head coach has seen firsthand what his former quarterback can do when he's slighted.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jones, again, slighted the punt coverage with a 61-yard return to the Carolina 14-yard line.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Snubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubbed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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