snide

Example Sentences

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Ms. Jackson is no apologist—her James has flaws aplenty—but where prior historians offered snide caricature, she portrays a complex leader who was “intelligent, resilient, idiosyncratic, irascible, guileful and witty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

But where “The Monkey’s” snide sense of humor about its kills quickly grew smug, this time Perkins’ light touch — even during the most frightening moments — gives this slight film just the right proportionality.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

My measly basket is filled with nothing but candy, earning a few snide looks from my cashier.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

But even his coverage, though near-manic at times and full of snide remarks regarding Ventura’s testimony, also concerns itself with how well the legal teams are doing—it is no Depp/Heard situation.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025

Harry was even glad to see him, because he was company, albeit of a snide and taunting kind.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling