snobbishness
Example Sentences
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To Sohm, snobbishness on the part of a sommelier is a sign of insecurity; he has seen it in some young members of his profession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
Connoisseurs, some who study to become water sommeliers, insist this trend isn’t about snobbishness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
The effervescent Hayes tossed off a quip about the perceived snobbishness of the Hamptons.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
Hughes’ upbringing offered little opportunity for snobbishness or extravagance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2019
As freshmen, the nobler element of girls had made some effort to stem the rising tide of snobbishness in their class.
From Marjorie Dean College Freshman by Pauline Lester
