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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
Chess, starring Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, was notably also snubbed in the best revival of a musical category.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Scott Wedgewood was snubbed, failing to make the Vezina Trophy finalist list apparently because of his lack of starts.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Despite a decisive Fan Vote win, first-time nominees New Edition were snubbed for an induction, as was Mariah Carey on her third consecutive nomination.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Guerin snubbed the forward from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year, despite leading all Americans in points.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Harden is an 11-time All-Star who was arguably snubbed from the NBA’s exhibition classic this season after playing so well for the Clippers.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Super Mario Galaxy was graced with an A-CinemaScore from audiences despite being snubbed by many critics.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Most notably, Johnson snubbed Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's handshake attempt after Chicago beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Naismith consideration further strengthens the argument that Ejiofor was snubbed for one of the 15 spots on the Associated Press’ All-America teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Scott Wedgewood was snubbed, failing to make the Vezina Trophy finalist list apparently because of his lack of starts.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Despite a decisive Fan Vote win, first-time nominees New Edition were snubbed for an induction, as was Mariah Carey on her third consecutive nomination.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Guerin snubbed the forward from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year, despite leading all Americans in points.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Harden is an 11-time All-Star who was arguably snubbed from the NBA’s exhibition classic this season after playing so well for the Clippers.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Super Mario Galaxy was graced with an A-CinemaScore from audiences despite being snubbed by many critics.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Most notably, Johnson snubbed Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's handshake attempt after Chicago beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Naismith consideration further strengthens the argument that Ejiofor was snubbed for one of the 15 spots on the Associated Press’ All-America teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
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While Raman portrayed herself as the focus of attacks from both opponents, Bass’ campaign rejected that framing as a distraction from her debate performance and City Council record.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Last year, the governor rejected the legislation banning algorithms that had been used to hike rent prices in Denver and elsewhere, despite a letter from the House Democratic caucus urging him to sign it.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 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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The passenger is currently being isolated at Gómez Ulla Hospital, a military hospital in Madrid.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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It was first isolated in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937, WHO said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Bugles are very disrespected these days.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s the kind of corporate doublespeak that makes consumers feel cheated and disrespected.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Floyd, distraught by his own physical failures, is nevertheless repulsed by the sight of Carol in her big, burly ump gear.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dude on the left hated himself.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In the fourth quarter with the game on the line, Blair called a loose-ball foul on the Cavs and Atkinson hated the call, but rather than scream or dart toward the official, Atkinson just sort of stood near his bench, staring at Blair and shaking his head.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The goddess Hera — who despised Heracles — later set the crab in the heavens in the form of the constellation Cancer as a reward for its bravery.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Larysa was stuck in Belarus, a country allied with Russia that Nataliia despised and had refused to move to, despite her daughter’s many pleas.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Snubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubbed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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