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

But where “The Monkey’s” snide sense of humor about its kills quickly grew smug, this time Perkins’ light touch — even during the most frightening moments — gives this slight film just the right proportionality.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Nobody in “Clean Slate” is snide, and the one or two who don’t act right aren’t rewarded with punchlines.

From Salon • Feb. 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

“John, can you not be snide for half a minute?”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin