snobbish
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The snobbish sommelier is a relic from the past—a figure from a less-enlightened time in wine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Its only real anachronisms, to today’s eyes, are Maria’s snobbish swipe at TV writers and the $1,500/month rent on her house in Beverly Hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
Film critic Siobhan Synnot called Margolyes's comments "snobbish", adding: "Classic children's films may speak to adults too, it's about ambition, sophistication and quality, not age range".
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
First, he must convince his snobbish schoolmates that he belongs among the Capitol’s well-fed elites.
From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2023
If Caroline wanted to be snobbish about Betty Jean, she could do it on her own.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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