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snub

[snuhb] / snʌb /


NOUN
insult; rebuff
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Possible surprise: “The Testaments” Possible snub: “Stranger Things”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Xi responded with rare diplomatic signals of displeasure, visiting South Korea in 2014 before ever meeting Kim: a move that was widely viewed as a snub.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

If you’ve caught yourself muttering Carlton Fisk wouldn’t have given anyone a fist bump, then Raleigh’s snub probably makes your cold heart flutter.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

The Oscars snub is a missed opportunity for more audiences to try to answer it.

From Slate Mar. 13, 2026

That’s when Mrs. Walter informed her that his snub was no accident.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

A string of perceived snubs, missed connections and canceled meetings have rocked the relationship between Beretta and Sturm Ruger.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Plenty of other critical darlings from last year without the same cultural longevity received complete snubs.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2026

There were also snubs for royal royalty The Beatles, Coldplay and The Cure, who like Dua, all lost out to Charli in various catergories.

From BBC Mar. 1, 2025

Read on to check out the biggest surprises and the most jaw-dropping snubs of the 2025 Oscar nominations.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2025

A battle followed, fought in true Gilded Age fashion with oblique snubs and poisonous courtesy.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

I’ll start over: Greetings to all you Ilya and Shane shippers, fans of “The Madison” and other loyal subjects of snubbed shows and performers who tuned in to Wednesday’s nominations announcement livestream.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

"The invitation to the G7 does not mean that you're being snubbed if you're not invited or you're being ignored," said Ramaphosa.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

It wasn’t the first time that Huang had snubbed Su, who is also his first cousin, once removed.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

That would just waste a valuable opportunity and most likely leave you feeling snubbed.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

The actor’s piece, titled “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group,” accused other group members of snubbing Tisdale French from various gatherings and group chats.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The Indian captain would not say whether his players would shake hands after snubbing the Pakistan team in three Asia Cup meetings in Dubai last year.

From Barron's Feb. 14, 2026

Despite snubbing Nvidia in his top five, Ives said that the chip company is still one of Wedbush’s top tech picks for next year.

From MarketWatch Dec. 30, 2025

I assumed that slogan held a special meaning for the “I Love LA” creator and star – and it does, but not for any reasons having to do with snubbing NYC.

From Salon Nov. 2, 2025

They attached the line with which they had been snubbing the boat to Buck’s neck and shoulders, being careful that it should neither strangle him nor impede his swimming, and launched him into the stream.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London




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