holier-than-thou
Example Sentences
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I like that Shetty doesn’t approach his work from a holier-than-thou perspective — his general vibe seems to be, This is what worked for me, and if you want to try it, cool.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023
Plus I get to be holier-than-thou to almost everyone I know!
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2023
In 2000, the United States was introduced to the Toyota Prius, marketed as a holier-than-thou, eco-friendly choice.
From Salon • Nov. 28, 2022
Their core complaint is the court’s holier-than-thou posture, exemplified by the black robes the justices wear in public.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2022
This was his regular move, a kind of holier-than-thou decision process that drove Toby nuts.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
