snide

Example Sentences

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Mr. Holmes does not quote Auden’s snide remark, but in some ways his book addresses the modern snobbism that shadows Tennyson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Those close to her said that Kaemmerer, who retired in 2003, was able to deal with the scrutiny and snide remarks because she was an optimist who saw the best in people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Queen Yodit, especially, is fond of dropping a snide comment right in the middle of a serious moment.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Additionally, Alito's snide dishonesty is insulting, and it is meant to be.

From Salon • May 18, 2024

Wintergreen was a snide little punk who enjoyed working at cross-purposes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller