as in condescending
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as in cutting
to assume or treat with an air of superiority
a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors
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as in endorsing
to promote the interests or cause of
a company that loyally patronizes the arts
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Recent Examples of patronizing
Theo Burman, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s less immediately impressed by her, which feels more realistic and less patronizing.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
Don’t sound too cheesy or patronizing, be honest, and maintain professionalism.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Women are expected to parade their trauma to be heard and then are sometimes given the patronizing title of victim.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Responses on social media suggested , with many considering his remarks to be disrespectful and patronizing.
—Theo Burman, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s less immediately impressed by her, which feels more realistic and less patronizing.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
Don’t sound too cheesy or patronizing, be honest, and maintain professionalism.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Women are expected to parade their trauma to be heard and then are sometimes given the patronizing title of victim.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronizing
Adjective
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While a condescending Texan harps about the beach’s current conditions— promising a stern meeting with Borowka in between droughts of a local lager—Douglas tells his story.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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But that’s a pretty mean and condescending way to give constructive criticism.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Musk’s contributions have ranged from endorsing GB News commentator Alex Armstrong’s call to ban Starmer from office (which is not possible under the UK’s constitution), to commenting on Peters’ work.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Congress could pass legislation endorsing the proposal, compelling reason or not.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Since then, he’s portrayed a colorful collection of characters, from a domineering theater owner in Shakespeare in Love to Pirates of the Caribbean’s villain turned hero, Captain Hector Barbossa.—
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airmail.news,
8 Mar. 2025
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All the while, his domineering mother Bunny (played by the late Frances Sternhagen) is determined to stay the number one woman in her son's life.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Within weeks, over one million individuals met with the digital Santa, advocating their right to be on the nice list.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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American F-16s had been dominant in Europe but have been phased out in many countries in favor of the U.S. defense giant's F-35 stealth fighter.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Apple’s dominant position on laptop longevity appears to have ended, at least with this Air, even though this is still a very good result.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now, the norms for AI will emerge in a political and cultural environment that's hostile to regulation and disdainful of limits.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Patronizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronizing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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