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Definitions

sneeze at

VERB
disregard
Synonyms
WEAK
blink at brush aside brush away brush off discount have no use for laugh off let pass look the other way overlook pass over pay no attention to pay no heed to pay no mind shut eyes to slight snub take lightly take no notice of turn a blind eye turn a deaf ear

Example Sentences

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Designing a study to measure the physical properties of mucus, however, is nothing to sneeze at.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

Of course, a million jobs is nothing to sneeze at, but the downward trend in arms-related employment is likely to continue as automation and outsourcing grow.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

A second-round pick is nothing to sneeze at for a player on an expiring contract.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The numbers say he’s winning—5 million YouTube subscribers is nothing to sneeze at.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023

Now, you may think it silly to take advice from imaginary elks, but good advice is nothing to sneeze at, no matter what the source.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood