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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
Le Figaro, a center-right publication and one of France’s newspapers of record, was another to broach politics as to why Bardot was snubbed.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite those nods and solid reviews for his performance, Plemons was snubbed in the Oscars' Best Actor category.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The two films’ dominance did mean other worthy nominees were largely snubbed of attention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Its ride came to an abrupt end when eventual state runner-up Green Mountain snubbed it in the second round.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Noticeably snubbed, however, was Paul Mescal for his rendering of Shakespeare.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Wenner reneged on his word and McCartney was snubbed as a soloist until 1999.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
But the relationship evolves into a power play as Jennifer, who confronts sexism at every turn within her family dynamic, feels snubbed when Fernando starts pursuing a more fulfilling, robust career as a ballet dancer — on his own merits.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
His request comes after Trump snubbed the team, which won a gold medal at the 2026 Olympics, during a phone call with the men's hockey team.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite those nods and solid reviews for his performance, Plemons was snubbed in the Oscars' Best Actor category.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The two films’ dominance did mean other worthy nominees were largely snubbed of attention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Its ride came to an abrupt end when eventual state runner-up Green Mountain snubbed it in the second round.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Noticeably snubbed, however, was Paul Mescal for his rendering of Shakespeare.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Wenner reneged on his word and McCartney was snubbed as a soloist until 1999.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
But the relationship evolves into a power play as Jennifer, who confronts sexism at every turn within her family dynamic, feels snubbed when Fernando starts pursuing a more fulfilling, robust career as a ballet dancer — on his own merits.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
His request comes after Trump snubbed the team, which won a gold medal at the 2026 Olympics, during a phone call with the men's hockey team.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
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But courts have also rejected O’Connell’s claims of misconduct in other high-profile cases.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The proposal had been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In Sondheim’s body of work, Okrent searches for the autobiographical resonances that Sondheim himself mostly disdained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Because that man is going out of his way to remind everyone why, exactly, he is universally disdained.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is how my colleagues and I were able to confirm that wild dolphins, like captive animals, produced large numbers of individually distinctive signature whistles when briefly isolated from other dolphins.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each hill and cave in Cambodia’s rocky karst landscape –– a term for a landscape created when rocks break down, forming large cave springs, sinking streams and sinkholes –– is isolated from the others.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Feeling disrespected, Parker launched itself on the Revenge Tour.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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What a disappointment to have something so joyous tarnished by a dreadful reality where women are being belittled & disrespected for existing.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nick is hired by a mafia don to confirm and then steal a priceless manuscript said to be Dante’s original Divine Comedy in his own hand, dragging Nick into an underworld he’s both repulsed by and complicit in.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Grenier’s character, Nate, was largely hated in online circles for being a flaky, unsupportive boyfriend to Andy during her turbulent time working at Runway Magazine.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even if the board hated it, the city has some leeway.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The fear, Webster said, can make young athletes avoid sport-specific movements like cutting or jumping even after physical clearance.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Worries have gotten so high that traders have canceled nearly all their bets that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year, according to data from CME Group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity, as well as the wisdom and words, that Holtz provided to them during their lives, but it was muddied by his support of a political figure so many passionately opposed, and/or despised.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Snubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubbed. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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