as in dismissals
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully
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as in rejects
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in disdains
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snubs
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
While players and their teams should not necessarily be judged on individual award nods, snubs, wins, or losses, Thursday’s announcement is a reminder of a key reason why the Red Sox fell short this year and what the front office must do this offseason.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s a particular kind of Oscar-season tragedy that has nothing to do with surprise snubs.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
For our full breakdown of the 2025 Emmys — including Kristen's thoughts on the best and worst moments of the ceremony, more analysis on those snubs and surprises, and more — listen to the full episode of The Awardist podcast below.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Share Who were this year's snubs and surprises?
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Emmys will be written up for the gowns, the jokes, the winners, and the snubs.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
There are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Boseman's masterful portrayal earned him plenty of critical acclaim, and his lack of an Oscar nomination was considered one of the biggest snubs of the following year.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
While players and their teams should not necessarily be judged on individual award nods, snubs, wins, or losses, Thursday’s announcement is a reminder of a key reason why the Red Sox fell short this year and what the front office must do this offseason.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s a particular kind of Oscar-season tragedy that has nothing to do with surprise snubs.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
For our full breakdown of the 2025 Emmys — including Kristen's thoughts on the best and worst moments of the ceremony, more analysis on those snubs and surprises, and more — listen to the full episode of The Awardist podcast below.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Share Who were this year's snubs and surprises?
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Emmys will be written up for the gowns, the jokes, the winners, and the snubs.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
There are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubs
Noun
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The number of criminal case dismissed amid the ongoing bar advocate work stoppage surpassed 1,500 with another surge of dismissals this week, according to trial court records.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … COACHING CAROUSEL – Former Alabama coach Nick Saban blamed the current landscape of college football for the dismissals of Billy Napier, James Franklin and others.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Giolito rejects the offer and signs with another team, the Red Sox would receive a draft pick after the fourth round as compensation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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California’s Democratic establishment disdains Citizen Pratt.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With key figures like Governor KathyHochul and Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie already on board, Jeffries’ endorsement isolates remaining holdouts and underscores the growing influence of Democratic socialists in mainstream politics.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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By holding the form constant, Celmins isolates the matter.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lee disrespects national park values with these twin bills, and Curtis, who likes to tout his nature sensitivity on hikes with constituents, should know better.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The premiere episode opens with Colter starting a brawl in a small town bar after another patron disrespects the bartender.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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After three rejections, frustration set in.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The road cuts straight toward the sky.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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That sense of coming of age cuts other ways.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, though, the aggressive Blue Jays hitters are hammering the first hittable pitch from a staff that hates to nibble around the edges.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And/or the kind of throuple where everyone is beautiful and also everyone kind of hates each other.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Snubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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