snobbery
noun
snob·bery
ˈsnä-b(ə-)rē 
plural snobberies
1
: snobbish conduct or character : snobbishness
2
: an instance of snobbery
Examples of snobbery in a Sentence
the snobbery of some wine connoisseurs
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
The thought leaders in the Democratic party are doubling down on their snobbery and condescension while refusing to acknowledge the voters’ repudiation of their entire agenda.
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 2024
Listeners who are willing to suspend their disbelief and/or decades of Dylan snobbery might just find that the record offers plenty of magic for the holidays.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
That Offer Specialty Sips and Stunning Views On a roll, the next stop was Lupo for happy hour — a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
The thought leaders in the Democratic party are doubling down on their snobbery and condescension while refusing to acknowledge the voters’ repudiation of their entire agenda.
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 2024
Listeners who are willing to suspend their disbelief and/or decades of Dylan snobbery might just find that the record offers plenty of magic for the holidays.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
That Offer Specialty Sips and Stunning Views On a roll, the next stop was Lupo for happy hour — a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Snobbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snobbery. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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snobbery
noun
snob·bery
ˈsnäb-(ə-)rē
: snobbish conduct
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